Russia Video. 60 years on - Laika the dog in space Copy/paste the link below: Copy Copy/paste the article video embed link below: Copy Updated: 03/11/2017 - 10:41 GMT+1 In 1957 the space race was on between the Soviet Union and the US, but it was the Russians who managed to send the first living thing into orbit Read full article Top stories Now playing Next 60 years on - Laika the dog in space Now playing Next Russian strike hits Turkish LNG tanker in Ukraine's Odesa Now playing Next Heavy rain triggers severe flooding in northeastern Italy Now playing Next Latest news bulletin | November 18th, 2025 – Morning Now playing Next Renée Zellweger unveils new Bridget Jones statue in London Now playing Next Latest news bulletin | November 17th, 2025 – Evening Now playing Next Dubai Airshow: Acrobatic aircraft perform aerial show as Russia participates in event Now playing Next Ukraine signs LNG deal with Greece as Athens adopts US energy agenda Now playing Next Sakurajima volcano erupts in Japan, sending ash high over Kagoshima Now playing Next German chancellor says future of the world is being shaped in Europe Now playing Next Fact check: Did Brazil chop down 100,000 trees for COP30? Now playing Next The best things to do, hear, see or watch in Europe this week Now playing Next Ukraine signs deal with France for 100 Rafale jets and air defence systems Now playing Next Qatar Sustainability Week highlights how local action aligns with national climate goals Now playing Next French ski resort starts early artificial snowmaking ahead of winter Now playing Next Copenhagen's Tivoli Gardens opens Christmas season with over a million lights More videos
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