Soviet space dogs survived orbit, made human flight possible, and sparked protests

Soviet space dogs survived orbit, made human flight possible, and sparked protests

Long before astronauts became global heroes, animals were sent into the unknown first — and many never made it back. The Soviet space program's use of dogs in orbit made possible scientific breakthroughs and sparked anger over how much suffering humanity is willing to accept in the name of progress. What happened? The Dodo (@TheDodo) recently featured a conversation on YouTube between Dodo producer and host Brielle and space historian Colin Burg…

Before Gagarin, there were dogs: The forgotten pioneers of space

Seventy-five years after the first successful canine flight, the animals that carried humanity toward the stars are still remembered Russia is generally more of a cat country; 58% of Russians prefer cats as pets, 42% prefer dogs. This is partly due to practical reasons – cats are easier to care for in the city and...

Before Gagarin, there were dogs: The forgotten pioneers of space - The Press United

Seventy-five years after the first successful canine flight, the animals that carried humanity toward the stars are still remembered Russia is generally more of a cat country; 58% of Russians prefer cats as pets, 42% prefer dogs. This is partly due to practical reasons – cats are easier to care for in the city and […] The post Before Gagarin, there were dogs: The forgotten pioneers of space appeared first on The Press United | International News…