* Sorry humanity has failed you, Laika 💔 #LAIKA #SpaceHistory #Dogs 😪

#ThisDayInSpace: On this day in 1922 the Wallal expedition of astronomers and local Nyangumarta people south of Broome, Australia, photographed a total solar eclipse proving Albert Einstein's Theory of General Relativity. #Space #SpaceHistory

"🚀 Did you know Neil Armstrong had to manually pilot the *Eagle* during landing to avoid crashing into boulders? 🤯 One small step, one huge improvisation! 🌓 #Apollo11 #SpaceHistory #MoonLanding"

#OTD 9/20/1967: Johns Hopkins APL captured the first-ever color photo of #Earth from #space! 🌎📸 Using the #DODGE #spacecraft, they captured this stunning image, showcasing our planet’s beauty. NASA National Geographic #spacehistory

Which version of Whirlpool Galaxy (M51) do you like the most? Lord Parsons' (1845), Hubble's (2005) or Webb's (2023)? NASA NASA Webb Telescope Hubble #SpaceExploration #SpaceHistory #astrographycom #spiralgalaxy #galaxy

4/10 Despite segregation and discrimination, Katherine’s contributions couldn’t be ignored. She was a critical part of major NASA missions, including the calculations that ensured the safe return of the first American in space, Alan Shepard, in 1961. 🚀 #SpaceHistory

🚀 Dive into the cosmic history of the International Space Station (ISS). From conceptualization to spacewalks, explore the collaborative efforts that turned a vision into reality. 🌌🌍 Read more here: tinyurl.com/mtu3p5zf #ISS #SpaceHistory #Collaboration

Forget Laika the dog—meet Félicette, the first cat to go to space! In 1963, she was launched into space by France and came back safe and sound. #SpaceHistory #SpaceCat

#ThisDayInSpace: On this day in 1848, Hyperion, a moon of Saturn was discovered by both William Cranch Bond and his son George Phillips Bond in the United States, and William Lassell in the United Kingdom. #Space #SpaceHistory

#SpaceHistory #OTD Il 18 Settembre 1977 #Voyager1 ha scattato questa foto da una distanza di oltre 11 milioni di km dalla #Terra. È stata la prima immagine a includere sia la Terra che la #Luna in un singolo fotogramma ripreso da una sonda spaziale. Credits: #NASA

Yuri Gagarin in India, November 1961, captured by Nikolay Smirnov. A historic moment with the first human to journey into space visiting India 🇮🇳. Courtesy of USSR Pictures #YuriGagarin #SpaceHistory #India #SovietCosmonaut #SpacePioneer #HistoryInPhotos #IconicMoments

#ThisDayInSpace: On this day in 1977 NASA’s Voyager 1 captured the first ever photos of the Earth and Moon together in a single frame. #Space #SpaceHistory #Voyager

#OnThisDayInTech in 1976, NASA unveiled the Space Shuttle Enterprise! 🚀 Fun fact: It was named after the Star Trek ship due to fan requests! 🖖 Learn more here: nasa.gov/history/45-yea… #NASA #StarTrek #SpaceHistory #SpaceShuttle #EnterpriseShuttle

If you're ever in Moscow, you can visit the monument dedicated to her bravery—a testament to a small dog that made a huge impact on history. --- #Laika #SpaceHistory #Sputnik2 #SpaceExploration #AnimalRights