Soviet Space Dogs by Olesya Turkina

Soviet Space Dogs : Hardback : Fuel Publishing : 9780956896285 : 0956896286 : 30 Sep 2014 : On 3 November 1957, the dog Laika was the first Earth-born creature to enter space, making her instantly famous around the world. She did not return. Her death, a few hours after launching, transformed her into a legendary symbol of sacrifice.