Thursday, February 22, 2018

Kosmos 110, with Veterok and Ugolyok, launched 1966


Kosmos 110 (Cosmos 110), launched February 22, 1966, carried two dogs, Veterok (Light Breeze) and Ugolyok (Coal) into orbit.  They were part of an experiment to study the Van Allen radiation belts.  They remained in orbit for 22 days and were successfully recovered March 16.

Their trip holds the record for longest time in space for dogs.

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