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Telstar Logistics: A New Monument for Laika, Russia’s Heroic Space Dog

April 14, 2008April 14, 2008

long-time readers here know of my love for the dog laika some recent news about her: Fortunately, Laika’s legend has lived on.  There is, of course, a semi-famous surf rock band from Finland called Laika and the Cosmonauts, whom we love dearly. Laika also makes a cameo on the Monument to the Conquerors of Space, […]

Posted in ScienceTagged astronaut, cosmonaut, Dogs, laika, space

Laika, first dog in orbit – Yahoo! News

November 3, 2007March 10, 2008

Just nine days before the launch, Doctor Vladimir Yazdovsky chose one of them — 2-year-old Laika — for the mission. Stories about how she was chosen vary. Some say Laika was chosen for her good looks — a Soviet space pioneer had to be photogenic. Others say space doctors simply had a soft spot for […]

Posted in AnimalsTagged , Animals, Dogs, liaka
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