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1st Living earth being into space... death...
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November 11, 1957
THE TIMES-PICAYUNE, New Orleans, November 11, 1957.
* 1st living earth being into space by Sputnik II
* Russian dog "Laika" purposely killed ?
* 1st living earth being into space by Sputnik II
* Russian dog "Laika" purposely killed ?
The top of the front page has a two column heading: "SPUTNIK DOG DEAD, RED PRESS REPORT" with subhead. (see)
Complete with 40 pages, light toning at the central fold and margins with very minor wear, generally nice.
wikipedia notes: Laika originally named Kudryavka , "Little Curly"), became the first living Earth-born creature in orbit aboard Sputnik II on November 3, 1957. Some call her the first living passenger to go into space, but others claim sub-orbital flights passed the edge of space first. She was also known as Zhuchka, "Little Beetle") and Limonchik, "Lemon"). The American media dubbed her "Muttnik". She died between five and seven hours into the flight from stress and overheating. Her true cause of death was not made public until October 2002; officials previously gave conflicting reports that she was either euthanized by poisoned food or died when the oxygen supply ran out. The Russian scientist responsible for the project has since expressed regret for allowing Laika to die.
Complete with 40 pages, light toning at the central fold and margins with very minor wear, generally nice.
wikipedia notes: Laika originally named Kudryavka , "Little Curly"), became the first living Earth-born creature in orbit aboard Sputnik II on November 3, 1957. Some call her the first living passenger to go into space, but others claim sub-orbital flights passed the edge of space first. She was also known as Zhuchka, "Little Beetle") and Limonchik, "Lemon"). The American media dubbed her "Muttnik". She died between five and seven hours into the flight from stress and overheating. Her true cause of death was not made public until October 2002; officials previously gave conflicting reports that she was either euthanized by poisoned food or died when the oxygen supply ran out. The Russian scientist responsible for the project has since expressed regret for allowing Laika to die.
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