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Laika the space dog
First animal in space. Laika, the bitch who became the first animal in space, inside a mock-up of the cabin of the Soviet Sputnik 2 spacecraft. Sputnik 2 was launched on 3 November 1957. Laika (meaning " Barker" or " Husky" ) was contained within a sealed cabin with a food store and an air conditioner. Soviet propaganda at the time maintained she survived around a week, but in fact she died after just a few hours due to overheating and panic. The spacecraft was not designed to be recovered and it burnt up as it re- entered the atmosphere on 14 April 1958, 162 days after its launch. Still image from the film 10 Tears of the Space Age
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20"x16" (+3" Border) Fine Art Print
Experience the historic moment with our Fine Art Print from Media Storehouse, featuring the iconic image of Laika, the brave Soviet space dog. Witness the poignant scene of Laika inside the mock-up of the Sputnik 2 spacecraft, as she embarked on her groundbreaking journey as the first animal in space, launched on November 3, 1957. This exquisitely detailed Fine Art Print, sourced from Science Photo Library, captures the essence of this pivotal moment in space exploration history. Add this captivating piece to your collection and relive the awe-inspiring story of Laika's courageous journey.
20x16 image printed on 26x22 Fine Art Rag Paper with 3" (76mm) white border. Our Fine Art Prints are printed on 300gsm 100% acid free, PH neutral paper with archival properties. This printing method is used by museums and art collections to exhibit photographs and art reproductions.
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Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 50.8cm x 36.3cm (20" x 14.3")
Estimated Product Size is 66cm x 55.9cm (26" x 22")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) orientation to match the source image.
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This print captures the historic moment of Laika, the brave space dog who paved the way for manned spaceflight. In this image, we see Laika inside a mock-up of the cabin of the Soviet Sputnik 2 spacecraft. Laika, meaning "Barker" or "Husky" was enclosed within a sealed cabin equipped with essential supplies and an air conditioner. Soviet propaganda initially claimed that she survived for about a week in space; however, it was later revealed that poor Laika tragically perished after just a few hours due to overheating and panic. The Sputnik 2 spacecraft itself was not designed for recovery and ultimately burned up upon re-entry into Earth's atmosphere on April 14,1958 - exactly 162 days after its launch. This poignant still from the film "10 Tears of the Space Age" serves as a reminder of both human ingenuity and sacrifice during those early years of space exploration. It symbolizes our relentless pursuit to push boundaries beyond Earth's limits while also highlighting ethical concerns surrounding animal experimentation. Laika's legacy lives on as an icon in space history, forever etched in our minds as humanity took its first steps towards conquering outer space. This photograph stands as a testament to her courage and contribution to scientific progress during one of mankind's most significant achievements – venturing into uncharted territories among stars.
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