launched fromRussia

Sputnik 2

Name: Sputnik 2
Start: 1957-11-03T02:30:00Z
Location: Baikonur

Success

NOV 03195702:30:00 UTC

First animal in orbit (Laika).

Final flight of Sputnik 8K71PS.

First animal in orbit (Laika).

Final flight of Sputnik 8K71PS.

LIFTOFF

NOV 03 1957

02:30:00 UTC

Success

launched fromPad 1/5Baikonur

aboardSputnik PSM1-2PS

Payload