Sputnik 8K71PS for Sputnik 2
This individual Sputnik 8K71PS flight article launched Sputnik 2 from Baikonur on 3 November 1957. The mission carried Laika, the first living animal to orbit Earth.
Identity
- Aliases
- Sputnik 2 launch vehicle8K71PS Sputnik 2
- Name
- Sputnik 8K71PS for Sputnik 2
- Status
- retired
Details
- Description
- This individual Sputnik 8K71PS flight article launched Sputnik 2 from Baikonur on 3 November 1957. The mission carried Laika, the first living animal to orbit Earth.
- First Flight Date
- 1957-11-03
- Operator
- Vehicle Family
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- Creation Time
- July 17, 2026 at 03:32:18 UTC
- Updated Time
- July 17, 2026 at 03:32:18 UTC
Other
- Last Flight Date
- 1957-11-03
- Search Name
- Sputnik 8K71PS for Sputnik 2 Sputnik 2 launch vehicle 8K71PS Sputnik 2
- Vehicle Code
- 8K71PS / Sputnik 2