In 1960, on the USSR’s second orbit attempt, Belka and Strelka became the first creatures to be launched ... would pick up some souvenirs along the way. Parr’s new book Space Dogs commemorates his ...

Probably the most famous is Laika, the dog ... Strelka and Belka safely completed a daylong mission on August 19, 1960. Cathleen Lewis, Curator of Aeronautics, National Air and Space Museum ...