Soviet Space Dogs - Turkina Olesya
Soviet Space Dogs - Turkina Olesya This book is dedicated to the Soviet Space Dogs, who played a crucial part in the Soviet Space program. These characteristics enabled the dogs to withstand the…
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Soviet Space Dogs - Turkina Olesya
This book is dedicated to the Soviet Space Dogs, who played a crucial part in the Soviet Space program. These characteristics enabled the dogs to withstand the extensive training that was needed to prepare them for suborbital, then for orbital, space fights. These homeless dogs, plucked from the streets of Moscow, were selected because they fitted the program's criteria: weighing no more than 15 pounds, measuring no more than 14 inches in length, robust, photogenic and with a calm temperament.
She did not return. On 3 November 1957, the dog Laika was the first Earth-born creature to enter space, making her instantly famous around the world. Her death, a few hours after launching, transformed her into a legendary symbol of sacrifice.
Two further strays, Belka and Strelka, were the first beings to make it back from space, and were swiftly immortalized in children's books and cartoons.
Space Dogs
Soviet Space Culture
Soviet Cities
Dogs, Dogs, Dogs Geran Chad
Soviet Posters
Soviet City
Psychic Soviet
Soviet Pistols