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Albert II was a rhesus macaque monkey who became the first primate to reach outer space on June 14, 1949. Launched by the United States aboard a V-2 rocket from White Sands Missile Range in New Mexico, Albert II reached an altitude of approximately 134 kilometers. This flight crossed the Kármán line, the widely recognized boundary of space, following the earlier suborbital flight of Albert I, who did not reach this altitude. Although Albert II survived the flight into space, he died on impact when his parachute failed to deploy properly.
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Who was Albert II the monkey?
Albert II was a rhesus macaque monkey who became the first primate to reach outer space. He was launched by the United States on June 14, 1949, aboard a V-2 rocket. The launch took place at the White Sands Missile Range in New Mexico.
Did Albert II survive his trip to space?
Albert II successfully reached an altitude of approximately 134 kilometers, but he did not survive the mission. The monkey died on impact due to a parachute failure upon returning to Earth. Despite the tragic end, his flight successfully crossed the Kármán line into outer space.
What kind of rocket was used to launch Albert II?
Albert II was launched using a captured German V-2 rocket. The United States heavily utilized these World War II-era rockets for early space exploration and high-altitude testing. The V-2 was modified to carry a biological payload compartment for the monkey.
When did Albert II go to space?
Albert II made his historic flight on June 14, 1949. He was preceded by Albert I, who died before reaching the boundary of space. The Albert flight series was an early American research program into the effects of space travel on living organisms.
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