contexts: Laika In 1957 , Laika became the first animal launched into orbit , paving the way for human spaceflight . This photograph shows her in a flight harness . Other name ( s ) Kudryavka Species Canis lupus familiaris Breed Mongrel , possibly part - husky ( or part - Samoyed ) and part - terrier Sex Female Laika Лайка c. 1954 Moscow , Soviet Union 3 November 1957 Sputnik 2 , in Low Earth orbit Years active 1957 Known for First animal to orbit the Earth Owner Soviet space program Weight 5 kg ( 11 lb )
name: Laika
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answers.span_text: Mongrel , possibly part - husky ( or part - Samoyed ) and part - terrier
questions.input_text: what type of dog was laika the spacedog