How hero astronaut animals paved the road to modern space travel

New York Post
By Jeanne EricksonSep 5, 2026, 8:45 am75 pts
Before and after human astronauts went to space, hundreds of brave animals were sent to test survival in space's harsh conditions. Some returned as heroes while others never made it home.

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