Before Yuri Gagarin made history by becoming the first man in space on 12 April 1996, a long trial of non-human astronaut was launched into the atmosphere to determine whether life forms could survive in space.
Even after the manned space missions become a routine procedure, the animals continue to be used for space experiments. The astronauts of animals have been instrumental in helping people succeed in space travel, this is one of these deserving animals.
FISH
Type the first fish in space is mummichog, water specimens are often used for research projects because of its ability to survive in extreme conditions. A pair of mummichog accompanying Skylab Mission 3 (1973) to provide more information about the otolith organs.
Even after the manned space missions become a routine procedure, the animals continue to be used for space experiments. The astronauts of animals have been instrumental in helping people succeed in space travel, this is one of these deserving animals.
FISH
Type the first fish in space is mummichog, water specimens are often used for research projects because of its ability to survive in extreme conditions. A pair of mummichog accompanying Skylab Mission 3 (1973) to provide more information about the otolith organs.