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Félicette: The Cat Who Flew, Sparked Ethical Debate

4/21/2025

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In 1963, France sent Félicette, a stray cat, into the cosmos on a covert mission, where she floated in weightlessness for 13 fleeting minutes. Tragically, her life was cut short for research purposes. However, her legacy was revived in 2019 with a statue, sparking vital conversations about the ethics of animal testing in science.

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Story summary

In 1963, France sent Félicette, a stray cat, into the cosmos on a covert mission, where she floated in weightlessness for 13 fleeting minutes. Tragically, her life was cut short for research purposes. However, her legacy was revived in 2019 with a statue, sparking vital conversations about the ethics of animal testing in science.