Sputnik 2 Dog Cabin Replica at Science Museum
Sunday, January 18th, 2026 at 12:19:30 AM · 2026/Chabot Space and Science Center
A museum display featuring a replica of the Sputnik 2 dog cabin, the Soviet spacecraft that carried Laika into orbit in 1957. The spherical capsule is mounted in a clear protective dome, showing the cramped interior with padded walls and circular portholes. The exhibit sits on a blue pedestal with informational text reading "WHERE NO DOG HAS GONE BEFORE" in gold lettering. The display includes historical information and images about the first animal to orbit Earth, preserving this significant moment in space race history.
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