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Brooch about Russian space travel. The data successively indicates: Launch of Sputnik I. Launch of Sputnik II (with Laika) Launch of Sputnik III (2nd version) Launch of Luna I (moon rocket) * The Sputnik II artificial moon was produced without precise construction drawings; the draft sketches were passed on directly to the bankers. The 500 kg artificial moon was delivered on time and promptly launched on November 3, 1957, and was intended as a gift to the Soviet Union on the 40th anniversary (November 7) of the October Revolution. On board was the first living creature in space: the dog Laika. There was no plan to get Laika back to Earth in one piece. The little dog survived the launch, but died of overheating and excessive stress 7 hours later, according to statement from Dr. Dimitri Malashenkoven in 2002.
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