Soviet space dogs

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Soviet Space Dogs by Jess Bradley, an adorable illustration that pays tribute to the canine cosmonauts. via Hey Oscar Wilde!

On November 3, 1957, a dog named Laika was launched into space on the Sputnik 2, as part of the Soviet space program. She had not always been known as Laika;...

Long after the end of the Soviet space programme, the first canine cosmonauts live on as heroes in Russia’s collective memory

Istvàn Berènyi on Instagram: “Memorial to Soviet space dog Laika who became the first animal to orbit the Earth (Moscow) #universe #cosmos #astrophysics #astroworld #…”

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Soviet matchbox celebrating Belka and Strelka, two dogs from their space program.

Belka in her suit (1960)