Laika: The First Living Being to Orbit Earth

In the annals of space exploration, few names are as iconic as Laika. Launched aboard Sputnik 2 on November 3, 1957, Laika, a stray dog from the streets of Moscow, became the first living being to orbit Earth. This historic mission marked a significant milestone in the space race between the Soviet Union and the…

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Top 20 Best Album Covers with Astronauts on Them

No, none of these albums are Buzz Aldrin’s attempts at a greater fame than Neil Armstrong’s, but most of them sure depict variations of the images that made both of them legendary. Crew members of spacecrafts inspire diverse music genres, ranging from ambient to hard rock and artists from all over the world. A top…

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