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...1July 2025 full 'Buck Moon' dazzles skywatchers worldwide (photos)2Champion lumberjack, reality TV star and Cabinet secretary: Who is Sean Duffy, NASA's new interim chief?3Astronomers say new interstellar visitor 3I/ATLAS is 'very likely to be the oldest comet we have ever seen'4NASA, SpaceX targeting July 31 for launch of Crew-11 astronaut mission to ISS510 best Lego Star Wars sets of 2025 so far: Amazon Prime Day
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.
