Korabl Sputnik 2 Spacecraft: 1K-2 Launch Vehicle: Vostok 8K72 Launched: 19 Aug 1960

⇑ Mission List ⇑ Designation: Vostok 1K 3 O(U)-2 Description: 2nd Vostok 1K SL-3 unmanned orbital

Decay Date: 1960-08-20 USAF Sat Cat: 55 COSPAR: 1960-Lambda-1 Apogee: 340 km (210 mi) Perigee: 281 km (174 mi) Inclination: 64.6000 deg Period: 90.70 min The spacecraft carried two dogs, Strelka and Belka, in addition to a gray rabbit, rats, mice, flies, plants, fungi, microscopic water plants, and seeds. Electrodes attached to the dogs and linked with the spacecraft communications system, which included a television camera, enabled Soviet scientists to check the animals' hearts, blood pressure, breathing, and actions during the trip. After the spacecraft reentered and landed safely the next day, the animals and biological specimens were reported to be in good condition. References: Encyclopedia Astronautica. Wikipedia.