Animals in Space
By Ryan Garrison
Animals in Space
When humans were just starting the attempt to go into space, they did not know if humans were gonna be able to survive. So what they did is sent certain types of animals into space, and recorded the data.
Why were Animals Used?
The animals that were mainly used to do this were monkeys, chimps, and dogs. The first time animals were sent to outer space, was June 11, 1948 with a Rhesus monkey. That first attempt failed and the monkey died on impact, like most other animals.
Types of animals that go into space
Rhesus Monkey
This was the first monkey to go into space
Dog
Used frequently
Guinea Pig
A couple have been sent; More than dogs
Frequently asked Question
Most people wonder if animals get their own space suit customized for them specially, but really they never get any space suits.