Historical Events tagged with "misssam"
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Space Exploration
Little Joe 1B Launch with Rhesus Monkey Miss Sam
January 21st, 1960 65 years ago
The Little Joe 1B spacecraft launched on January 21, 1960, from Wallops Island, Virginia, carrying Miss Sam, a female rhesus monkey. This mission was part of the United States' early space exploration efforts, aimed at testing rocket designs and safety measures in preparation for human spaceflight. The successful flight represented a significant step in the study of biological responses to space conditions. Miss Sam's mission was conducted under the auspices of NASA, which was racing against the Soviet Union to advance its space capabilities.
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