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Laika was the first living creature to orbit Earth, a Soviet space dog launched aboard Sputnik 2 in 1957, who died a few hours after liftoff due to overheating. It was a small stray dog found wandering the streets of Moscow. She was part Siberian Husky and part Terrier, known for her calm temperament and resilience—qualities that made her a good candidate for space travel. Before her flight, Laika lived at a Soviet research facility where scientists trained her for the mission ahead. The Mission