Geek Fact for March 9th

In 1961, a dog named Chernushka (Blackie) became the first dog returned from space, aboard Sputnik 9.

Chernushka’s companions included a dummy cosmonaut, mice and a guinea pig. The flight was a success and Chernushka was recovered successfully.

Learn more at http://space.about.com/od/sputnik/a/DogsInSpace.htm

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