Elizabeth Dohrer 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...1FAA requires SpaceX to investigate Starship Flight 9 mishap 2How to watch Blue Origin launch 6 tourists to suborbital space on May 313Don't miss the crescent moon shining close to Mars on May 314Elon Musk says SpaceX will launch its biggest Starship yet this year, but Mars in 2026 is '50/50'5Scientists found a possible new dwarf planet — it could spell bad news for Planet 9 fans
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.