Before humanity ever rocketed past the edge of space, let alone into Earth orbit, and before man ever stepped foot on the moon, our four-legged (and sometimes legless) friends tested the ether. Plenty ...

This week, Russia is expected to launch its Bion-M No.2 biosatellite from the Baikonur Cosmodrome in Kazakhstan, carrying 75 mice and 1,500 fruit flies. Subscribe to our newsletter for the latest ...

Black-and-white photographs shared by some social media users are said to show Laika, a 13-pound stray from Moscow who became the first dog in space after being launched into low orbit aboard Sputnik ...

Animals have been vital pioneers in space exploration, paving the way for humans to explore beyond Earth. Long before astronauts embarked on their missions, various species were sent to space to test ...

In February 1966, the Soviet space program launched the dogs Veterok and Ugolyok to beyond the protective Van Allen Belts, which they did to study the prolonged effects of space travel and the ...

From the depths of winter slumber to the vacuum of space, nature holds the key to astronaut survival. Discover how hibernating animals and microscopic extremophiles could revolutionize human space ...

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