Sputnik III... Laika, the space dog...
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THE SPRINGFIELD UNION, Massachusetts, dated April 15, 1958
- Sputnik II spacecraft burns up in atmosphere
- 162 days in orbit coming to an end
- Famous for Soviet space dog named Laika
This 34 page newspaper has a one column headline on page 7: "Sputnik II Death Is Made Official By Soviet Union" Coverage on the famous Russian spacecraft which carried the 1st living animal to reach outer space about 5 months earlier.
Other news of the day. Light browning with minor spine wear, otherwise in good condition.
Category: The 20th Century
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