What is the primary purpose of the experiment conducted at White Sands, New Mexico?

Animals aid experiment in outer space

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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
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To launch a satellite into orbit
To observe the effects of space travel on living creatures
To break the sound barrier
To test new rocket fuel
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
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What additional passenger was included in the rocket alongside the mice?
A cat
A dog
A monkey
A bird
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
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How high did the rocket travel during the experiment?
50 miles
80 miles
100 miles
120 miles
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
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What was the maximum speed reached by the rocket?
2,500 miles per hour
1,500 miles per hour
2,000 miles per hour
1,000 miles per hour
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
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What conclusion did the Air Force draw from the experiment regarding human space travel?
Humans can probably withstand the effects of rocket travel
Humans cannot survive space travel
Space travel is too dangerous for any living being
Only small animals can survive space travel
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