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Exactly 55 years ago on 3 November 1957, Sputnik reached Earth orbit with the dog Laika on board.  Laika became the first living creature in space. At the time, the Soviet Union reported that the animal lived for several days before being euthanised by a device, so that she did not suffer from a lack of oxygen. In reality, Laika died a few hours after launch due to overheating within the small capsule.

Exactly 55 years ago on 3 November 1957, Sputnik reached Earth orbit with the dog Laika on board.  Laika became the first living creature in space. At the time, the Soviet Union reported that the animal lived for several days before being euthanised by a device, so that she did not suffer from a lack of oxygen. In reality, Laika died a few hours after launch due to overheating within the small capsule.

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