Very interesting electronic/experimental band on the Too Pure label (home of Stereolab, Seefeel, Mouse On Mars, Pram). Most of their sound revolves around articulate bass playing and drony rhythmic loops, coupled with Margaret's vocals.

vocalist/programmer Margaret Fiedler, bassist John Frenett

While the dog did have enough oxygen and food to last for 10 days it has since been revealed that Laika died a mere five hours after the launch of Sputnik 2, probably from overheating.

A somewhat moot point because as jonmos points out neither the craft nor Laika were ever intended to be recovered.

For further information: http://www.cnn.com/2002/TECH/space/10/29/russia.dog/index.html