Laika & Ham: The Price of Space Exploration

In 1957, Laika became the first living being to orbit Earth, but she never returned. Just a few years later, in 1961, Ham the Chimp survived his flight, enduring extreme conditions in the name of science. These animal astronauts paved the way for human spaceflight—but at what cost? Which story stays with you more? Let’s talk in The Nocturnal Archives!