Who was the first cat to go in space?

Question

Answer 1

On October 18, 1963, French scientists launched the first cat into space on a Veronique AGI sounding rocket No. 47. The cat, named Félicette, was successfully retrieved after a parachute descent, but a second feline flight on October 24 ran into difficulties that prevented recovery.Apr 3, 2014.

Comments

This is the one I was expecting as answer: Félicette cat

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Can I have the cat picture here?

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Thanks for the sharing

Answer 2

If cat can be considered to be a ANIMAL then 1947.
1947: First animal in space
1949: First monkey in space
1951: First dogs in space
1957: First animal in orbit
1968: First animal in deep space
2007: First animal survives exposure to space

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i was talking about cat not animal