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Soviet spacecraft launched November 3, 1957, that carried the dog Laika, making her the first living animal to orbit Earth.
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Sputnik 2 ranks #52 of 101 in the Spacecraft ranking, behind Vostok 2, ahead of GRAIL Ebb.
Major biological spaceflight milestone, but ethical condemnation over Laika and limited recovery capability temper consensus.
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How good is Sputnik 2?
Sputnik 2 scores 8.10/10 (Great) on Lunoo, making it a well-rated option in the Spacecraft category. Major biological spaceflight milestone, but ethical condemnation over Laika and limited recovery capability temper consensus.
What are the best alternatives to Sputnik 2?
See our alternatives page for Sputnik 2 for a ranked list with scores. Top alternatives include: Sputnik 1, Sputnik 3, Telstar 1.
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Is Sputnik 2 worth it in 2026?
With a score of 8.10/10, Sputnik 2 is highly rated in Spacecraft. See all Spacecraft ranked.
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