1961 – Sputnik 9 successfully launches, carrying a human dummy nicknamed Ivan Ivanovich, and demonstrating that the Soviet Union was ready to begin human spaceflight.
1961 - Sputnik 9 berhasil diluncurkan, membawa boneka manusia yang dijuluki Ivan Ivanovich, danunjukkan bahwa Uni Soviet siap untuk memulai misi luar angkasa berawak.