Laika the dog first animal to orbit Earth on Nov 3, 1957

• On Nov 3, 1957, Laika the dog launched with Sputnik 2.
• Laika was a 3-year-old stray husky-spitz mix from Moscow.
• This mission was a one-way trip as the Soviets didn't design a way to bring her back.
• Laika's mission marked a significant milestone in space exploration.
• Unfortunately, Laika did not survive the mission.