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:
Cosmonaut Gherman Titov was the 3rd person to go into space on  August 6, 1961. Vostok 2   was the first day-long Soviet space flight.     American Astronaut Jo â¦ hn Glenn was the third person and first  American to go into space on   February 20, 1961. He was beaten by Yuri Gagarin and Gherman Titov  of the Soviet Union.