the first chimpanzee to go into orbit (mar 22, 1958 – dec 18, 1959)
Description:
On January 31, 1961, a chimpanzee named Ham became the first great ape to travel to space. His mission was crucial in proving that living beings could survive and function in microgravity. While his flight lasted only a few minutes, Ham’s journey did not end when he returned to Earth.Added to timeline:
Date:
mar 22, 1958
dec 18, 1959
~ 1 years and 8 months