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NOVEMBER 3, 1957: The Soviet Union sent the first living creature into space on this day in 1957 after a dog was rocketed into orbit. Laikaâs arrival on board Sputnik II delighted science fans - but angered animal lovers and humiliated the Americans, who at that time were yet to send up even a satellite.
15 photos: The amazing true story of Soviet astronaut dogs. Soviet space dogs â A stray dog from Moscow named Laika was the first living creature ever to be sent into space. First appearing in the Soviet daily Pravda in 1957, this photo shows Laika on the Sputnik II.r to be precise, the first dog to be sent into orbit. There was this whole propaganda industry built around Laika and her canine comrades, says Damon Murray, editor of the new book Soviet Space Dogs.