What Was The First Animal To Die?
What Was The First Animal To Die? In November 1957, Laika became the first animal launched into Earth orbit, paving the way for human spaceflight during the upcoming years. This photograph shows her in a flight harness. Other name(s) Kudryavka (“Curly”) Died 3 November 1957 (aged 3) Sputnik 2, in Low Earth orbit Years active