The First Animal in the Space: Laika

The First Animal in the Space: Laika

Laika (1954 – November 3, 1957) was a Soviet space dog who became one of the first animals in space, and the first animal to orbit the Earth.
Laika died within hours after launch from overheating, possibly caused by a failure of the central R-7 sustainer to separate from the payload.

Detail
Other appellation(s)    Kudryavka
Species                        Canis lupus familiaris
Breed                           Mongrel, possibly part-                                        husky and part-terrier

Sex                               female
Born                             1954
                                     Moscow, Soviet Union
Died                             November 3, 1957
                                     Sputnik 2, in geocentric orbit
Nation                          Soviet Union
Known for                    First animal(dog) to orbit the earth
Owner                          Soviet space program
Weight                         5 kg (11 lb)