Located just outside Portland, Oregon, LAIKA is an award-winning feature film animation studio known for films like Coraline and Kubo and the Two Strings.

Laika, the Russian name for several breeds of dogs similar to the husky, was the name popularised around the world. Its literal translation would be "Barker", from the Russian verb "layat" (лаять), "to …

3 days ago · In 1957, Laika, a Moscow stray, became the first dog in orbit aboard Sputnik 2. Her mission aimed to study spaceflight effects on living beings. Laika tragically died within hours due to …

Jan 11, 2025 · Laika, a stray plucked from the streets of Moscow, became a symbol of both scientific progress and the ethical complexities of animal testing. Her voyage to space, as the scientists who …

Dec 13, 2025 · Laika, a dog that was the first living creature to be launched into Earth orbit, on board the Soviet artificial satellite Sputnik 2, on November 3, 1957. It was always understood that Laika would …

Jul 31, 2025 · On November 3, 1957, Laika, a stray dog from Moscow, became the first living creature to orbit Earth, but at a terrible cost. Chosen for her docility, she endured brutal training and died within …

2 days ago · ‘Wildwood’: Everything to know about Laika’s latest, including a new teaser Stop-motion animation house is back with this fantasy film based on the best-selling children's novel by Colin Meloy.