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201752 minGdocumentary

Space Exploration

Space Dogs

201752 minGdocumentary

Dozens of dogs were launched into weightlessness to test the effects of space travel on living beings before humans made their journeys.

Space Exploration

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Margarita Kuklina

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Dozens of dogs were launched into weightlessness to test the effects of space travel on living beings before humans made their journeys.

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Margarita Kuklinadirector

Alexandr Miloslavovwriter

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Belka and Strelka were the first dogs to orbit Earth in 1960, part of the Soviet space program. Their flights provided critical data for human space travel. The film details the rigorous training these dogs underwent and the selection process that determined their fate. It also addresses the sacrifices made during early space exploration. Dozens of dogs were launched into weightlessness, paving the way for future missions and advancements in space science.

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