In 2008 a small monument with a statue of Laika was unveiled in Moscow. The name Laika is derived from the Russian-language word for “bark.” Laika is also a breed name applied to certain Russian sled dogs, but they are unrelated to the space dog. Apparently the Soviet scientists had insufficient time to perfect life-support systems because of intense political pressure to launch Sputnik 2 in time for the celebration of the 40th anniversary of the Bolshevik Revolution. It was belatedly made known that Laika’s pulse rate, which had been measured with electrodes, tripled during takeoff and only came down somewhat during weightlessness. Laika had actually survived only about five to seven hours after liftoff before dying of overheating and panic. In 2002, however, Russian scientist Dimitri Malashenkov revealed that the previous accounts of her death were false. Laika’s sad fate aroused worldwide concern and sympathy. The satellite was destroyed reentering Earth’s atmosphere on April 14, 1958. The satellite and its passenger soon acquired the journalistic nickname of “Muttnik.” Contemporaneous Soviet accounts implied that the dog was kept alive for six or seven days into the mission and then euthanized with poisoned food before her oxygen supply could run out. When the launch was announced, Laika became an international celebrity. What makes a planet a dwarf planet? How many miles are in a light-year? What exactly is a quasar? Launch into other worlds while testing your knowledge about space, celestial bodies, and the solar system. SpaceNext50 Britannica presents SpaceNext50, From the race to the Moon to space stewardship, we explore a wide range of subjects that feed our curiosity about space!.Learn about the major environmental problems facing our planet and what can be done about them! Saving Earth Britannica Presents Earth’s To-Do List for the 21st Century.Originally named Kudryavka, she was renamed Laika after her breed type. At one time a stray wandering the streets of Moscow, she was selected from an animal shelter. Britannica Beyond We’ve created a new place where questions are at the center of learning. Laika (from Russian:, a breed of dog, literally: 'Barker') was a Russian space dog which became the first living creature from Earth to enter orbit.100 Women Britannica celebrates the centennial of the Nineteenth Amendment, highlighting suffragists and history-making politicians. In November 1957, a stray dog named Laika became the first living thing ever to be sent into space, onboard the spacecraft Sputnik 2.COVID-19 Portal While this global health crisis continues to evolve, it can be useful to look to past pandemics to better understand how to respond today.Student Portal Britannica is the ultimate student resource for key school subjects like history, government, literature, and more.From tech to household and wellness products. This Time in History In these videos, find out what happened this month (or any month!) in history.#WTFact Videos In #WTFact Britannica shares some of the most bizarre facts we can find.Demystified Videos In Demystified, Britannica has all the answers to your burning questions.Britannica Explains In these videos, Britannica explains a variety of topics and answers frequently asked questions.Britannica Classics Check out these retro videos from Encyclopedia Britannica’s archives.
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