Rare archives, photographs, and items from museums and private collections tell the story of the flight of Belka and Strelka, which became an important milestone in the history of space exploration. The exhibition is dedicated to a significant date - the 65th anniversary of the flight of Belka and Strelka. These dogs were the first animals to orbit the planet and return alive. Their mission proved that humans could also survive in conditions of weightlessness. The flight of the spacecraft "Sputnik-5" on August 19, 1960, was a key step towards manned expeditions. The halls feature rare documents, archival photographs, and items related to the preparation of the animals for launch. You can see materials about the first experiments when scientists tested life support systems and studied the body's reaction to overloads. Special attention is given to the challenges of training, which required the dogs to have endurance and adapt to confined spaces. Find other exhibitions in St. Petersburg on KUDAGO.