Elizabeth DohrerSocial Links Navigation Latest articles by Elizabeth Dohrer Animals in space By Elizabeth Dohrer published 27 January 22 The first animals reached space in 1947, but it wasn't until 1960 that animals orbited Earth and landed safely. Missions Get the Space.com NewsletterBreaking space news, the latest updates on rocket launches, skywatching events and more!Contact me with news and offers from other Future brandsReceive email from us on behalf of our trusted partners or sponsors MORE FROM SPACE...1ULA wants to upgrade Vulcan Centaur rocket into a 'space interceptor' to defend satellites2Mars orbiters witness a 'winter wonderland' on the Red Planet (photos)3Black hole paradox that stumped Stephen Hawking may have a solution, new paper claims4Best sci-fi movies of 20245Venus, Mars and more: How to see planets in the night sky in 2025
Animals in space By Elizabeth Dohrer published 27 January 22 The first animals reached space in 1947, but it wasn't until 1960 that animals orbited Earth and landed safely.