By Jasreet Kaur06, Nov 2024 03:20 PMjagranjosh.com
Do You Know?
The first animals in space were used in experiments to learn how living creatures react to space travel. Tap to read in detail.
Fruit Fly's Journey
The first animal in space was a fruit fly in 1947, helping scientists study space radiation's effects on living things. The flies survived the flight.
Monkey Missions Begin
A monkey named Albert II launched into space in 1951, contributing valuable data on living conditions. Unfortunately, he did not survive re-entry.
Laika
In 1957, Laika became the first animal to orbit Earth, advancing knowledge of living in space. Her mission showed survival in orbit was possible.
Early Animal Contributions
Animal missions provided important information on space’s effects on the body helping scientists prepare for human space travel.
Key Insights
Laika's mission demonstrated that a living being could orbit Earth, even though she did not survive. This proved helpful for human spaceflight planning.
Evolution
Early animal missions helped scientists design astronaut training programs and space missions. They showed what physical challenges space travelers would face.