Question

When did the first cat go to space?

Answer 1

The first cat to go to space was a French cat named Félicette. She was launched into space on October 18, 1963, and returned safely to Earth after a 15-minute flight.

Answer 2

Félicette (French pronunciation: [felisɛt]) was a stray Parisian cat who is the only cat to have been successfully launched into space. She was launched on 18 October 1963 as part of the French space program.

Answer 3

The first cat in space was named Félix. On October 18, 1963, France sent Félix aboard a suborbital flight on a French Véronique AG1 rocket. Félix's mission aimed to study the effects of space travel on living organisms. Fortunately, Félix returned safely, contributing valuable data to early space exploration efforts.