072 Monkeys in Space - One Minute History

The transcript discusses the early use of monkeys in space exploration, highlighting the sacrifices and contributions of primates like Albert, Yorick, Abel, and Miss Baker. It also covers the first successful human space missions by Alan Shepard and Yuri Gagarin, emphasizing the critical role animals played in ensuring human safety during the space race.

Which monkey was the first to survive a space landing, although only briefly?

• Albert the Sixth (Yorick)

• Albert the First

• Albert the Fifth

• Albert the Second

What was the significant achievement of Abel and Miss Baker in 1959?

• First monkeys to orbit the Earth

• First monkeys to return safely from the Moon

• First monkeys to survive a space flight

• First monkeys to reach subspace

Who was the first hominid to travel into space?

• Yuri Gagarin

• Alan Shepard

• Ham the Chimpanzee

• Miss Baker

What was Alan Shepard's notable achievement in space exploration?

• First human to travel to Mars

• First human to orbit the Earth

• First human to walk on the Moon

• First American to travel into space

What role did animals play in the early stages of space exploration?

• They were used to test navigation systems

• They were used to test biological effects of space travel

• They were used to test spacecraft durability

• They were used to test communication systems