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...1SpaceX launches private Fram2 astronauts on historic spaceflight over Earth's poles2Watch a private German rocket explode during 1st orbital launch attempt from European soil (video)3FAA closes investigation into SpaceX Starship Flight 7 explosion4SpaceX launches 28 Starlink satellites to orbit on 1st half of spaceflight doubleheader5NASA launches rockets into auroras, creating breathtaking lights in Alaskan skies (photos)
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.