Multiple choice general knowledge

What type of animal was inside Sputnik 2 when launched into orbit in 1957?

  1. Mouse

  2. Elephant

  3. Cat

  4. Dog
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Explanation

Sputnik 2, launched on November 3, 1957, carried a dog named Laika as the first living animal to orbit the Earth. Laika was a stray dog from Moscow and became a symbol of Soviet space achievement. She died during the mission due to stress and overheating. No mouse, elephant, or cat was sent in Sputnik 2.

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