Animals in Space: Pioneers and Research Contributors

The video explores the history of animals in space exploration, starting with fruit flies in 1947. It highlights key milestones, such as monkeys, mice, dogs, and cats being sent to space by various countries. The video emphasizes the scientific importance of these missions in understanding the effects of space on living organisms, which aids in making future space flights safer for both humans and animals.

Which species was the first from Earth to be sent into space?

• Monkeys

• Fruit flies

• Dogs

• Cats

What was the name of the first monkey to reach space?

• Laika

• Albert the Second

• Félicette

• Albert the First

Which animal was the first to orbit the Earth?

• A mouse

• A cat

• A dog

• A turtle

What was the name of the first cat in space?

• Bella

• Laika

• Félicette

• Albert

What is the primary purpose of sending animals to space?

• To provide insights on the effects of space on living organisms

• To compete with other countries

• To test new spacecraft

• To entertain people