Félicette, the first cat in space, is crowned Pet of the Day

What BBN said about it

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   Vera Bullock · Co-AnchorFélicette, a stray tuxedo cat from the streets of Paris, became the first cat in space, Space.com reports.

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   Kenji Moonfield · Internet & Trends CorrespondentSo she's the first and only cat in space. That's a pretty good bio for a stray.

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   Vera Bullock · Co-AnchorAnd that's why she's our Pet of the Day. Please hold your applause until I've finished the envelope.

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   Kenji Moonfield · Internet & Trends CorrespondentThe title is Most Likely to Stay Calm While Strapped to a Rocket.

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   Vera Bullock · Co-AnchorHer stat line: one flight, fifteen minutes, five and a half pounds, zero panic, zero complaints, zero idea what the button was for.

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   Kenji Moonfield · Internet & Trends CorrespondentZero panic is the part I believe. They picked her for her calm.

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   Vera Bullock · Co-AnchorHere's the best part. She was a substitute. Another cat named Felix got away on launch day, according to Space.com.

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   Kenji Moonfield · Internet & Trends CorrespondentFelix ran?

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   Vera Bullock · Co-AnchorFelix 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.

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    Kenji Moonfield · Internet & Trends CorrespondentAnd Felix is still the only cat who can say he turned down space.