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200848 minGdocumentary

Spacechimp

200848 minGdocumentary

A four-year-old chimpanzee named Ham became the first animal to return from space alive in 1961, demonstrating human survivability in extreme conditions.

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A four-year-old chimpanzee named Ham became the first animal to return from space alive in 1961, demonstrating human survivability in extreme conditions.

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Jeffrey Schaeffercast

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Ham, a four-year-old chimpanzee, became the first animal to return from space alive in 1961. His mission demonstrated that humans could survive the harsh conditions of space. The film uses NASA's records and archival footage to tell the story of Ham's training and the bond he formed with his handler, Jeff, over two years leading up to the historic flight.

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