Laika was a Soviet space dog who was the first animal to orbit the Earth. Laika may also refer to: Laika (dog breed), a type of Russian hunting dog, and a generic name for several Russian and Scandinavian dog breed, listed in the article Art and entertainment Lajka (English title: Laika) a 2017 Czech animated science fiction comedy film Laika (comic), a 2007 graphic novel about the Russian space dog Music Laïko, a Greek music style developed in the 20th century Modern laïka, a modern Greek music style consisting of both pop and dance genres Laika (band), a UK indie band Laika & The Cosmonauts, a Finnish instrumental rock band "Neighborhood #2 (Laïka)", a song by Arcade Fire from Funeral "Laika", a 1988 song by Mecano from Descanso Dominical "Laika", a 1993 song by Moxy Früvous from Bargainville "Laika", a 2009 song by Kill Hannah from Wake Up the Sleepers "Laika", a 2013 song by Sticky Fingers from Caress Your Soul "Laika", a 2013 song by Wil Wagner from Laika "Laika", a 2016 song by Boston Manor (band) from Be Nothing Business and brands Lada Laika, a former Russian car manufactured by Autovaz Laika (cigarette), a Soviet brand of cigarettes 1957–1990s Laika (company), an American animation studio formerly known as Will Vinton Studios Laika-class submarine, a Russian class of nuclear-powered fifth-generation multi-purpose submarines currently under development Other uses Laika (EHR testing framework), an open source Electronic Health Record testing framework Laika (island), in the Shepherd Islands, Vanuatu See also Planet Laika, a PlayStation video game about space travel Leica (disambiguation)