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Animals in Space

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DOGS IN SPACE
Dogs paved the way for human space travel.
Read about the USSR's achievements in space with dogs.

PRIMATES IN SPACE
Monkeys and Chimpanzees were, and still are, a popular test subject for space flights and exploration.

 
OTHER LIVING CREATURES
Thousands of other living creatures have been sent into or toward space.
Read about them and an amazing accidental experiment involving worms!

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