After 54 years of neglect, the first cat to fly into space was reclaimed fairly

Despite being the pioneer animal that successfully completed the mission of flying into space, Félicette was not recognized as worthy of merit.

Referring to the first animals flying into space, opening the era of human conquest of space, people often think of good. But the avant-garde cat flew out of the Earth, carrying the same important person, it was not to be remembered. Kickstarter campaign was founded with the aim of changing that injustice.

On October 18, 1963, the same female cat Félicette from France became the first cat to fly into space. On the Véronique AG1 rocket, this cat flew 157km, went out into space and felt a sense of gravity in a few short minutes. 15 minutes later, Félicette was brought back to Earth in a state of survival and stable health.

The dog Laika.(Photo: Internet).

Chimp Ham.(Photo: Internet).

The idea of ​​that trip would help Félicette become the first person to be hunted, but no, all of its glory was overshadowed by other animals from dogs, monkeys to chimpanzees were brought to the universe in the 1960s. 'For more than 54 years, the story of the first and only cat flying into space has been completely forgotten by everyone, while it should have been remembered and remembered.' , Kickstarter campaign website said.

Félicette was one of 14 elite cats selected to take part in the space training program of the French government's space program. The participation of this cat is not in the spirit of voluntary but it has great significance for France - the country has just established the third civilian space agency in the world (after the US and Russia). Félicette's success has contributed to making France officially join the space race with these powers.

'At that time, scientists all over the world wanted to find out how the lack of gravity affects animals. If they exist outside the universe, humans can. In fact, the selected cats also underwent intensive training no different from astronauts'.

Scientists implanted electrodes in cats' brains to monitor their neurological activity. At the same time, during training, they are also exposed to the same centrifuge as astronauts.

Under the harsh training process, Félicette is the only candidate chosen due to its calm attitude. However, some other newspapers said that Félicette was just a "footer" for another cat named Félix who fled before the flight took place.

The cat image depicts the image of Félicette before preparing to fly into space taken in February 1964.(Photo: Fox News).

And yet, the Kickstarter campaign also adds to the fact that Félicette was distorted when a series of commemorative stamps were released after all that it was a male cat named Félix. It seems that everyone thinks that men or all male species are at the forefront of science and technology. That concept is completely wrong but extremely popular.

Félicette herself has made a great contribution to the field of cosmological research whereby one of us can one day set foot on far away Mars and beyond. Because of these great things, Félicette absolutely deserves recognition.

'The first chimp into the universe is buried in the International Space Hall of Fame. The pioneer dog flew into space molded bronze statues. But the first and only cat that does the same doesn't get anything , ' according to Kickstarter. Maybe Félicette had appeared on the front page of some old newspapers of the time, but so far, there hasn't been any memorial for this cat.

To recognize the merit of the cat and help it live forever in people's hearts, Kickstarter campaign calls for contribution to the fund to build the statue of Félicette right on its own home in Paris, France. Based on the donation amount, each person will receive a gift which includes a postcard with footprints (see as signature) of 'genuine' , badge, handbag and photo of Félicette cat. For generous contributors, their names will be engraved on the position below the statue, while receiving a replica of the real statue.

So far, this campaign is still actively calling on people all over the world to contribute to completing the goal of building a memorial for Félicette - the first and only cat.