They actually sent *many* dogs before Laika for the sub-orbital flights, and many after her. The horror of Laika was that they never planned for her to survive as they had no de-orbiting technology. Others died due to failed parachutes on their vessel, explosion of their vessel on takeoff (similar to some of the later human tragedies), or other accidents.
Will – many, many humans where horrified and upset about the lack of a plan to try to ensure Laika’s safety. And even one of the scientists who sent her up has regrets. At least she continues to be remembered and honored to this day.
Cosmo the Space Dog was originally created in her honor, and in the recent GotG movie is a female to futher honor her.
They actually sent *many* dogs before Laika for the sub-orbital flights, and many after her. The horror of Laika was that they never planned for her to survive as they had no de-orbiting technology. Others died due to failed parachutes on their vessel, explosion of their vessel on takeoff (similar to some of the later human tragedies), or other accidents.
Will – many, many humans where horrified and upset about the lack of a plan to try to ensure Laika’s safety. And even one of the scientists who sent her up has regrets. At least she continues to be remembered and honored to this day.
Cosmo the Space Dog was originally created in her honor, and in the recent GotG movie is a female to futher honor her.
We salute the pioneers and morn their losses!!