Incredible story of 'Ham the Chip' who became first ape launched into space

Before humans ventured into space, scientists tested the impact of spaceflight on animals. On January 31, 1961, Ham the Chimp ...
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How Russia's Gagarin made history in 1961 as first human in orbit

As declared by the United Nations General Assembly, April 12 of every year is the International Day of Human Space Flight. This year marks 65 years since Soviet (Russian) cosmonaut Yuri Gagarin became ...
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In 1961 a chimp was trained harder than a pop star for space

In 1961 a chimp was trained harder than a pop star for space Posted: February 13, 2026 | Last updated: February 13, 2026 In early 1961, Ham the chimpanzee underwent more than 200 hours of training - ...
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International Day of Human Space Flight observed at SUPARCO

On the International Day of Human Space Flight, Director of Engineering at SUPARCO Shahneela Tariq underscored Pakistan’s transformative role in harnessing space science for sustainable development, ...