Nikita Sergeyevich Khruschev3 November 1957
Sputnik 2 carries the dog Laika into orbit, demonstrating another Soviet space milestone.
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Sputnik 2 carries the dog Laika into orbit, demonstrating another Soviet space milestone.
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