So that scientists could investigate the biological effects of space travel without risking the lives of humans.
31 January 1961
Launch Services Program's motto is 'Earth's Bridge to Space'.
For the Apollo space program, the Manned Spacecraft Center in Houston, Texas was used.
The launch of Sputnik
It was the 135th and final launch of the Space Shuttle Program. The program lasted 30 years. The spacecraft that launched was Space Shuttle Atlantis.
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The duration of Space Chimps is 1.35 hours.
Russia sent a dog. The USA sent a chimp.
Launch Services Program was created in 1998.
Put the parachute into a stage in the VAB. Then, when you press space to activate the stage the parachute will deploy and hopefully stop you from exploding.
a chimp
Unfortunately, the Space Shuttle Program Has Been Retired, and All Remaining Shuttles Converted Into Museum Exhibits. There Are No Longer Any Space Shuttle Launches.