Usually everyone knows about Belka and Strelka, who flew into space on August 19, 1960. However, Laika was the first to reach low-Earth orbit on November 3, 1957. Then Chanterelle and Chaika were sent into space, and they tragically died almost immediately after launch. The importance of Belka and Strelka for history is that they were able to land successfully after flying on a descent vehicle with parachutes.
Usually everyone knows about Belka and Strelka, who flew into space on August 19, 1960. However, Laika was the first to reach low-Earth orbit on November 3, 1957. Then Chanterelle and Chaika were sent into space, and they tragically died almost immediately after launch. The importance of Belka and Strelka for history is that they were able to land successfully after flying on a descent vehicle with parachutes.