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Not all astronauts are human
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9 January 2023
Not all astronauts are human
Many early astronauts were dogs. Scientists trained them to use simple controls in the spacecraft. Other animals sent into space include apes, frogs, guinea pigs, monkeys, rabbits, rats and tortoises.

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