Soviet Space Dogs

The Space Race was contested by governments and scientists, but the first explorers were a cadre of stray dogs from the streets of Moscow. These dogs sit at the intersection of mid-century optimism, political posturing, and questionable ethics. 

Links!

• A Chapter on Laika's pop culture memory
• Soviet Space Dogs, a book of merchandise and tributes to the dogs.
• Gallery of images from Soviet Space Dogs

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