A space physiologist who worked with NASA once explained to me why the Americans never used dogs in their space program. “We told the public that we were using monkeys because they were closer to ...

The story of Laika, the first dog in space, has been shrouded in legend, misinformation, and propaganda since she first reached Earth’s orbit in 1957. This article digs into what really happened to ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. I write about biodiversity and the hidden quirks of the natural world. From the streets of Moscow to the stars: Laika, the soviet ...

Who let the dogs out — into space? Garbage can't help but disobey after an alien negotiation goes sideways. Yet the next planet looks so promising. Taming the beast can be tough. Kira faces her great ...

When space pirates threaten the M-Bark, it's up to an anxious Loaf — the least likely dog to be a hero — to step up, face his fears and save the day. During an icy rescue mission on a distant planet, ...

The last time we saw a dog fly was when we threw a Hebrew National at Carl Everett’s head. Seriously, we aren’t foolish enough to waste a good cell phone and be completely conspicuous. Nevertheless, ...