And because I didn't get this up yesterday: it's been 52 years since an intrepid little mongrel made it into space. Here's to you, Laika!
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Fifty-four years ago today, a plucky little mongrel became the world's first space pilot, taking a one-way trip aboard Sputnik 2. Here's to you, Laika.
Image: Detail of "Laika", by Phineras X Jones. Prints available from the artist.
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Ooh! That's one of my favorite JoCo songs! Poor Laika!
Did she volunteer? I'm not sure that "intrepid" is the best word to describe her.
Still an important milestone, but I don't think we should anthropomorphise too much!