Félicette, The First Cat in Space: Her Story & Contribution to
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Félicette was the first and only cat to make the journey into space. But, you've likely never heard of her. Read on to discover who was Félicette along with fun facts.
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The Secret History of the First Cat in Space
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Félicette - The First Cat in Space Join the Stars - Twinkl
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WATCH World's first and only cat sent to space - 'Felicette
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Félicette, The First Cat in Space: Her Story & Contribution to
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今日事今日畢 — On this day 18 October, Félicette was launched
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Felicette the Space Cat (Orange) Hardcover Journal for Sale by catblip
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Félicette Space Cat Block Print, the First and Only Cat Launched
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Remembering Félicette: The first cat in space
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Felicette by Space Type - Future Fonts
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This is how kids in Whitehorse are honouring the 1st cat in space
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Felicette – The Space Cat
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Félicette, the First Cat in Space, Now Has Her Own Kickstarter So