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RE: 60 year anniversary of Sputnik today! - Some reflections from inside the European Space Agency
It took me a while to read your article. Thank you for these good information right from the core of The International Space Agency. You have an incredible job there! I remember I learned at school about Laika, and it's amazing she had that mission so many years before I was born. :) I hope in the next 60 years, the nations and their satellites will work together only for the benefit of humanity.
Glad to hear that you got something out of reading it, and I guess thanks for staying until the very end :P
Not so sure I would be glad for Laika. Another thing I learned today is that while most people had thought the dog died from lack of oxygen. We now know Laika died from being cooked due to the cooling system overheating... Hate to be the one to inform you :p
The next 60 years will indeed be fascinating! Most satellites will be privately owned, so it will be interesting to see what they are used for, and what eventual regulations will have to come in place. As for space exploration, the current situation is one of high collaboration, even in times of political turbulence. Which is great to see.
Thank you for your reply! Sad end for the dog. :( By the way, did you know that actually Romanian Post made a series of commemorative stamps for that lovely female dog and you can read on them: "Laika, the first traveller into Cosmos/Space." ? :)