Multiple choice general knowledge What was the name of the first dog in space? Laisa Lodie Laika none of the above Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself C Correct answer Explanation Laika was the first dog to orbit Earth in space in 1957 aboard Sputnik 2. She was a Soviet space dog and became one of the first animals to go into space. The other names Laisa and Lodie are incorrect.