28. What do a chimp and an astronaut have in common? In 1961, a chimp named Ham took one small leap for hominids and one giant leap for space exploration. This brave little pioneer wasn’t just monkeying around—he became the first of his kind to orbit the Earth, setting the stage for human spaceflight.
With his curious gaze fixed on the unknown and his snazzy space suit ready for action, Ham soared into history as a hero of the cosmos. His mission didn’t just test the limits of space travel; it also showcased the incredible contributions of our non-human counterparts in the race to the stars. Ever wondered what Ham might have thought as he gazed down at our blue planet from above?