Laika ([[Russian]]: Лайка - laiKA) was a [[Siberian Husky]]-Terrier mix that was the first [[animal]] to ever go to [[space]]. Laika was launched by the [[Soviet Union]] into [[space]] using the [[Sputnik]] II. Laika was the first [[animal]] to orbit the [[Earth]]. | Laika ([[Russian]]: Лайка - laiKA) was a [[Siberian Husky]]-Terrier mix that was the first [[animal]] to ever go to [[space]]. Laika was launched by the [[Soviet Union]] into [[space]] using the [[Sputnik]] II. Laika was the first [[animal]] to orbit the [[Earth]]. |