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Laika (from Russian: Лайка, a breed of dog, literally: "Barker")
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I didn't know the interpretation of her name until now. Wow, that really wasn't very original was it?
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was a Russian space dog which became the first living creature from Earth to enter orbit.
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Yep. She should have an asteroid named in her honor, or a crater on Moon/whatever, if not already. Probably has. Will Google to find out.