Felicette, the first cat in space and France’s early space program star
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Felicette, the first cat in space and France’s early space program star
In 1963, France launched Félicette, the first cat into space aboard a Véronique AGI 47 rocket. Her 13-minute suborbital flight provided valuable data on weightlessness and neurological activity. Félicette's mission marked a significant milestone for France in early animal space exploration.
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