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.
RATS
Rats first in space, in February 1961, French rat named hector sent into space. After flying to an altitude of 93 miles, hector made it back safely.
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.
RATS
Rats first in space, in February 1961, French rat named hector sent into space. After flying to an altitude of 93 miles, hector made it back safely.