The Soviet Union sent into space dogs Fox-2 and Bulba

The launch took place on 5 February 1955 for the rocket R-1E. Almost immediately, the rocket deviated from vertical direction. Automatically triggered stabilization rudders, to equalize the situation abruptly returned the missile to its original position. The blow was so strong that both the truck with the dogs struck the body of the rocket and fell to the ground. The dog died.

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