Animals sent to space
by Ashlyn s
Animals in space
Did you know in 1957 russia sent a dog into space?
The reason for using animals
Research with animals in space
Scientist use the results from animals to transfer to humans to solve physical issues.
The animals they mostly use would be monkeys or chimpanzees.They won't use animals like rats,dogs,and even cats a lot.In 1948 the u.s sent a monkey into space,then in 1951 they sent a dog into space both had survived.Both the flights had showed that humans can survive weightlessness and effects of gravitational forces.
Links
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Angelo, Joseph A. "Astrochimps,Canine Cosmonauts,and Other Space Traveling Animals." Human Spaceflight. New York, NY: Facts on File, 2007. 54-82. Print.
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