A tribute to Laika

April 13, 2008

Laikamonument

On the eve of the 47th anniversary of the first manned spaceflight, Russia unveiled a statue of the being that paved the way for Yuri Gagarin’s giant leap: the little stray dog Laika. The flight also sparked an enterprising soul to create the following video:

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Irene Klotz Discovery News space correspondent Irene Klotz chronicles humanity's efforts to leave the planet. One day, she wants to see for herself what all the fuss is about.


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