A wide variety of non-human animals have been launched into space, including monkeys and apes, dogs, cats, tortoises, mice, rats, rabbits, fish, frogs, spiders, insects, and quail eggs (which hatched …

Jan 18, 1998 · American and Russian scientists utilized animals—mainly monkeys, chimps and dogs—in order to test each country’s ability to launch a living organism into space and bring it back alive and …

Sep 16, 2025 · Discover the incredible pioneering animals that have been to space, from dogs to chimpanzees, who paved the way for human spaceflight.

From Laika the dog to Ham the chimpanzee, animals have blasted off—and died—pioneering space travel for us. See what we still send up today.

Apr 13, 2025 · These animals did just that, stepping into the unknown and making history. From dogs to jellyfish, diverse creatures have left Earth behind to help us unlock the universe’s mysteries.

Jan 27, 2022 · The first animals to orbit Earth and land safely were the host of animals on the Soviet Sputnik 5 mission in 1960, led by dogs Strelka and Belka.

Aug 25, 2025 · Each animal, whether they survived the journey or not, contributed to our understanding of space and ultimately shaped the future of human space exploration. From primates to tortoises, …

Apr 16, 2024 · What animals have gone to space, for what purpose, and what happened to them? Dive into the full history of animals in space with our timeline.

Mar 24, 2023 · What Animals Have Been to Space? The road to space is paved with the sacrifices of many animal astronauts. Here are the most fascinating stories of the animals sent to space.

Jun 1, 2025 · Journey into the remarkable stories of animal astronauts, whose bravery and sacrifices unlocked secrets vital for human space exploration. Animals have been vital in space exploration, …