Some family doctors I know could bill up to that much as they use IMG's as assistants and see a lot of patients. They do run a good business. firetown, Oct 25, 2006
If youâd like more info on Laika, check out NASAâs Imagine the Universe Article about Laika, and hereâs a link to The First Dog in Space Article. Weâve also recorded an entire episode of Astronomy Cast all about the Space Capsules. Listen here, Episode 124: Space Capsules, Part 1 â Vostok, Mercury and Gemini. Sources:
The Soviet Union launches a female dog into space on Sputnik II. Her name is Laika, which means barker in Russian. She lives for seven days, proving that animals (and presumably humans) can survive in space.