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Félicette, First Cat in Space, Got the Job Because Felix Ran
From the BBN segment “Félicette, the first cat in space, is crowned Pet of the Day”, cut down to under a minute.
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What BBN said on air. The facts are in the original report: Space.com.
Vera BullockFélicette, a stray tuxedo cat from the streets of Paris, became the first cat in space, Space.com reports.
Kenji MoonfieldSo she's the first and only cat in space. That's a pretty good bio for a stray.
Vera BullockAnd that's why she's our Pet of the Day. Please hold your applause until I've finished the envelope.
Kenji MoonfieldThe title is Most Likely to Stay Calm While Strapped to a Rocket.
Vera BullockHer stat line: one flight, fifteen minutes, five and a half pounds, zero panic, zero complaints, zero idea what the button was for.
Kenji MoonfieldZero panic is the part I believe. They picked her for her calm.
Vera BullockHere's the best part. She was a substitute. Another cat named Felix got away on launch day, according to Space.com.
Kenji MoonfieldFelix ran?
Vera BullockFelix left an opening, and a cat known only as C three forty-one walked through it. I'm not crying, you are. Take your trophy, Félicette.
Kenji MoonfieldAnd Felix is still the only cat who can say he turned down space.
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