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...1Hubble Space Telescope spots a spectacular Bullseye in deep space (image)2SpaceX to launch water-hunting moon probe 'Lunar Trailblazer' on Feb. 263SpaceX launches 2 Maxar Earth-observing satellites to orbit (video, photos)4Sci-fi thriller 'Ash' gets terrifying 1st trailer that's dripping with Lovecraftian cosmic horror vibes5VIPER back from the dead? NASA asks US companies to partner on ice-hunting moon rover
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.