animals in space

What type of animal was first launched into space by the US in 1947?

• Monkeys

• Dogs

• Fruit flies

• Mice

What was the fate of Albert, the first rhesus macaque sent into space?

• He successfully orbited Earth and returned safely.

• He died of suffocation on the way up.

• He exploded upon impact during re-entry.

• He was recovered alive but died two hours later.

What happened to Albert II, the second monkey sent into space?

• He successfully landed and lived for several years.

• He was recovered alive but died two hours later.

• He died due to a parachute malfunction upon re-entry.

• He exploded during launch.

What was the primary objective for sending Laika into orbit?

• To test the effects of long-term weightlessness on a living organism.

• To successfully return a living creature from orbit.

• To confirm a living organism could survive the launch and reach space.

• To study the psychological impact of isolation on animals in space.

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What tasks was Ham the Chimp trained to perform in space?

• Pull levers and slap buttons

• Operate complex machinery

• Communicate with ground control

• Conduct scientific experiments

Which country was the first to launch a cat into space?

• United States

• Soviet Union

• France

• China

In 1968, what animals did the Soviets send on a mission around the Moon?

• Monkeys

• Dogs

• Tortoises

• Rabbits

How did mummichogs initially behave in zero-G before adapting?

• They swam in straight lines

• They remained motionless

• They swam in circles

• They swam erratically in all directions