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Deep Dive: Space Dogs (2019)

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Space Dogs
In 'Space Dogs', the narrative centers on Laika, the first living being sent into space. Laika, a stray dog from Moscow, is launched into orbit, leading to her inevitable death. This event marks her as a symbol of sacrifice for scientific advancement. The film also touches on legends that suggest Laika returned to Earth as a ghost, roaming the streets of Moscow with her descendants. The filmmakers reflect on their previous perceptions of street dogs, realizing they had only viewed these animals through a human lens. The film encourages viewers to reconsider how these dogs understand their existence and their relationship with humans, emphasizing the often-ignored lives of Moscow's free-drifting dogs and their connection to Laika's story.

Why Watch

  • •Meet Laika, the first dog in space.
  • •Find out about Laika's ghostly legacy in Moscow.
  • •See how street dogs view their world.

Did You Know

•Laika was the first living being sent into space in 1957.
•The film was directed by Levin Peter and released in 2019.
•Laika was a stray dog from Moscow before her space mission.
•The film has a runtime of 91 minutes.

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Space explorationAnimal rightsCold War history