First dog in space death

Amid the Cold War‘s heated rivalry between the United States and the Soviet Union, an extraordinary tale unfolded outside of the spotlight of politics, warfare, and ideology.

It took place hundreds of kilometers above the Earth’s surface.

This is the captivating story of Laika.

She was an ordinary stray dog plucked from the streets of Moscow and propelled into the cosmos, forever etching a place in history.

Laika had a spirit and bravery uncommon even among humans. She was the first dog to venture beyond Earth’s atmosphere and would do so years before the first human would accomplish the same feat.

The captivating history of this intrepid canine cosmonaut, while extraordinary and exciting, also forces us to grapple with difficult questions: What motivated the Soviet Union to send a dog into outer space in the first place?

What were the ethics of such an audacious decision?

And, in the end, what was the true cost of Laika’s pioneering journey and ultimate sacri