Noun
laika (plural laikas)
A type of hunting dog from Russia.
Laika (plural Laikas)
Alternative letter-case form of laika.
Laika
A female dog who was sent into space by the Soviet Union on November 3, 1957, aboard Sputnik 2. She died in space.
According to a NASA document, Laika was placed in the capsule of the satellite on October 31, 1957—three days before the start of the mission. Source: Internet
Ethics of animal testing NASA named this soil target on Mars after Laika during the Mars Exploration Rover mission. Source: Internet
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As newspaper clippings from 1957 show, the press was initially focused on reporting the political perspective, while the health and retrieval—or lack thereof—of Laika only became an issue later. Source: Internet
In 1999, several Russian sources reported that Laika had died when the cabin overheated on the fourth orbit. Source: Internet
Laika Studios celebrates Coraline's 10th anniversary with behind-the-scenes tours, Teri Hatcher at SDCC – AiPT! Source: Internet