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Albert V was a rhesus monkey associated with the United States' early biological spaceflight experiments. He was launched aboard an Aerobee rocket in 1951, during a period when animals were used to study the effects of rocket flight and high-altitude conditions before human spaceflight. The mission ended fatally when the parachute system failed during descent, making Albert V part of the history of animal research in early American space programs.
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Who was Albert V?
Albert V was a rhesus monkey used in early United States biological spaceflight experiments. He was launched aboard an Aerobee rocket in 1951.
What was the purpose of Albert V's flight?
The flight was part of research into rocket travel and high-altitude conditions before human spaceflight. Animals were used to study how living bodies responded to the extreme environment.
What type of rocket carried Albert V?
Albert V was launched aboard an Aerobee rocket. The launch took place in 1951, during the early period of American animal spaceflight research.
Was Albert V a human astronaut?
No. Albert V was a rhesus monkey used as a biological research subject. His flight belonged to the animal testing stage that preceded human space missions.
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