Who was the first cat in space?

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A technician in a lab coat holds Felicette, the first cat sent into space, secured in a metal frame with wires, preparing to insert her into a cylindrical rocket capsule.

Three views of a bronze statue of Felicette, a seated cat perched atop a globe, displayed on a pedestal in a workshop.

Who was the first cat in space?: References & Edit History

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Amy McKenna

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Type	Description	Contributor	Date
	Media added.	Amy McKenna	Oct 21, 2026
	New article added.	Amy McKenna	Oct 16, 2026