Elizabeth Dohrer Latest articles by Elizabeth Dohrer Animals in space By Elizabeth Dohrer published 27 January 22 The first animals reached space in 1947, but it wasn't until 1960 that animals orbited Earth and landed safely. Missions Get the Space.com NewsletterBreaking space news, the latest updates on rocket launches, skywatching events and more!Contact me with news and offers from other Future brandsReceive email from us on behalf of our trusted partners or sponsors MORE FROM SPACE...1New 'Jump Space' trailer blasts off with intense interstellar action ahead of September launch (video)2This Week In Space podcast: Episode 175 — More AI in Space3Neptune Know-It-All: A Neptune trivia quiz4Inside the search for sustainable aviation fuels, which are on the federal chopping block5NASA employees fear worsening conditions as new Trump executive order eliminates their right to unionize
Animals in space By Elizabeth Dohrer published 27 January 22 The first animals reached space in 1947, but it wasn't until 1960 that animals orbited Earth and landed safely.