Romania, Scott Nr 1200 (1957)
Nov 3, 1957: Laika the Space Dog, is launched aboard Sputnik II,  making him the first animal space. Upon the dog's return to earth, Superboy adopts him and renames him Krypto.
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Nov 3, 1957: Laika the Space Dog, is launched aboard Sputnik II, making him the first animal space.

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Romania, Scott Nr 1200 (1957)
Nov 3, 1957: Laika the Space Dog, is launched aboard Sputnik II, making him the first animal space. Upon the dog's return to earth, Superboy adopts him and renames him Krypto.