Laika ... first animal in space

[Contratrombone64]

This is poignant, at least I thought so:

http://www.novareinna.com/bridge/laika.html

[Krummhorn]

A very endearing article ... and a touching memorial tribute.

[teddy]

For some one of my age who remembers these first steps into space, let alone the first Russian to venture out there this is of great interest. Thanks for the link

teddy

[Contratrombone64]

Teddles - I remember Armstrong's first step on the moon, I was a wee lad and the T.V. was in black and white, my mother was ironing at the time. We raced home from school to watch it.

[teddy]

Teddles - I remember Armstrong's first step on the moon, I was a wee lad and the T.V. was in black and white, my mother was ironing at the time. We raced home from school to watch it.

Can you imagine our excitement then, listening to the radio and hearing that the Russians had launched a man into space? I had grown up with Dan Dare and suddenly it was coming true.

teddy

PS We were poor so our radio was in black and white too.