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Discover What Happened to ‘Ham’ – The First Chimpanzee Launched Into Space
A sad tale - discover what happened to ‘Ham’ who was the first chimpanzee launched into space and was not expected to survive ...
Space Chimpanzee HAM Says He Dislikes Space
Ham received his formal training at Holloman Air Force Base and was named in honor of the Holloman Aeromedical Field laboratory.
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The Story of How Ham the Astrochimp Went to Space
Ham, a chimpanzee trained by the US Air Force, was the first great ape in space. He proved primates could perform complex tasks while experiencing the extremes of space travel, thus paving the way ...
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NASA's First Chimp in Space
As part of Project Mercury, NASA prepared to send a chimpanzee, Ham, into space to test the effects of space on a living creature. What Was on the Menu at the First Thanksgiving? (02:31 ...
These animals made it to space before even humans did
From fruit flies to monkeys and even a tortoise, a variety of animals have made the historic journey beyond our planet.
68 Mind-Blowing Historical Images That I Can Almost Guarantee Are More Interesting Than Anything You Learned In History Class
3.And here's Ham The Chimp, the first great ape (and the first chimpanzee) in space. NASA sent Ham out in 1961 after 15 ...
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Discover What Happened to ‘Ham’ – The First Chimpanzee Launched Into Space
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.
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NASA's First Chimp in Space
As part of Project Mercury, NASA prepared to send a chimpanzee, Ham, into space to test the effects of space on a living creature. The Ultimate Skywatching Guide for Every Season (02:42 ...