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...1James Webb Space Telescope captures thousands of galaxies in a cosmic 'feast' (image)2The Eta Aquarid meteor shower peaks May 6. Here's what to expect from the 'crumbs' of Halley's Comet3Doubts mount further over signs of alien life on K2-18b: 'This is evidence of the scientific process at work'4Watch 2 NASA astronauts perform the 5th-ever all-female spacewalk today5Cyclones on Jupiter and a moon with flowing magma: NASA Juno probe's latest discoveries are awesome
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.