7 animals that have been to space

Here are 7 animals that have been to Space

Laika was the first living creature to orbit Earth aboard Sputnik 2 in 1957. Unfortunately, she did not survive the mission.

Laika (Dog)

Albert II became the first monkey in space to reach the edge of space aboard a U.S. V-2 rocket in 1949. He died upon impact during his return.

Albert II (Rhesus Monkey)

Belka and Strelka were two Soviet dogs who became the first animals to safely orbit and return alive from space aboard Sputnik 5 in 1960.

Belka and Strelka (Dogs)

Fruit flies were among the first animals sent to space to study the effects of radiation and microgravity on living organisms.

Fruit Flies

Tardigrades were sent to space to study their ability to survive extreme conditions. They are known for their resilience to radiation and dehydration.

Tardigrades (Water Bears)

Felicette was the first and only cat to travel to space. She was launched aboard a French rocket in 1963 to study the effects of spaceflight on living organisms.

Felicette (Cat)

Enos was sent into space by NASA in 1961. He orbited the Earth twice, paving the way for human spaceflight by demonstrating that living organisms could survive and perform tasks in space.

Enos (chimpanzee)