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Ham the chimp (cropped) Stock Photo
RMKRGGJ2–Ham the chimp (cropped)
Ham the Chimp, First Hominid in Space Stock Photo
RMHRF8CK–Ham the Chimp, First Hominid in Space
Ham, also known as Ham the Chimp and Ham the Astrochimp, was a chimpanzee and the first hominid launched into space, on January 31, 1961, as part of the U.S. space program's Project Mercury Stock Photo
RM2AW23M9–Ham, also known as Ham the Chimp and Ham the Astrochimp, was a chimpanzee and the first hominid launched into space, on January 31, 1961, as part of the U.S. space program's Project Mercury
Mercury-Redstone 2 spacecraft 5 showing Ham the chimp in his biopack couch prior to liftoff. On January 31, 1961, a Mercury-Redstone launch from Cape Canaveral carried the chimpanzee, Ham, over 400 miles down range in an arching trajectory that reached a peak of 158 miles above the Earth. The mission was successful and Ham performed his lever-pulling task well in response to the flashing light. Stock Photo
RM2HJCJ8X–Mercury-Redstone 2 spacecraft 5 showing Ham the chimp in his biopack couch prior to liftoff. On January 31, 1961, a Mercury-Redstone launch from Cape Canaveral carried the chimpanzee, Ham, over 400 miles down range in an arching trajectory that reached a peak of 158 miles above the Earth. The mission was successful and Ham performed his lever-pulling task well in response to the flashing light.
Launching of Mercury-Redstone 2 Stock Photo
RMC2DRDY–Launching of Mercury-Redstone 2
Ham the chimp with bio-sensors attached to his body is readied by handlers for his trip in the Mecury-Redstone 2 spacecraft. On January 31, 1961, a Mercury-Redstone launch from Cape Canaveral carried the chimpanzee, Ham, over 400 miles down range in an arching trajectory that reached a peak of 158 miles above the Earth. The mission was successful and Ham performed his lever-pulling task well in response to the flashing light. Stock Photo
RM2HJCJKW–Ham the chimp with bio-sensors attached to his body is readied by handlers for his trip in the Mecury-Redstone 2 spacecraft. On January 31, 1961, a Mercury-Redstone launch from Cape Canaveral carried the chimpanzee, Ham, over 400 miles down range in an arching trajectory that reached a peak of 158 miles above the Earth. The mission was successful and Ham performed his lever-pulling task well in response to the flashing light.
Grave of Ham, world's first astro-chimp, by the flagpoles in front of the New Mexico Museum of Space History, Alamogordo, New Me Stock Photo
RMCYKEB7–Grave of Ham, world's first astro-chimp, by the flagpoles in front of the New Mexico Museum of Space History, Alamogordo, New Me
Ham Training for Mercury-Redstone 2, 1961 Stock Photo
RM2BDXEX7–Ham Training for Mercury-Redstone 2, 1961
(23 Jan. 1961) --- Primate chimpanzee ?Ham?, in his spacesuit, is fitted into the couch of the Mercury-Redstone 2 (MR-2) capsule #5 prior to its test flight which was conducted on Jan. 31, 1961. Stock Photo
RMPYN2K0–(23 Jan. 1961) --- Primate chimpanzee ?Ham?, in his spacesuit, is fitted into the couch of the Mercury-Redstone 2 (MR-2) capsule #5 prior to its test flight which was conducted on Jan. 31, 1961.
360 degree panoramic view of New Mexico's Space History Museum in Alamogordo, also the final resting place of Ham, the first chimp in space
RM360°T3J082–New Mexico's Space History Museum in Alamogordo, also the final resting place of Ham, the first chimp in space
Ham, First Chimpanzee in Space, 1961 Stock Photo
RMHRJHR5–Ham, First Chimpanzee in Space, 1961
Chimpanzee Ham and technician go over equipment in preparation for launch. Image # : 61C-0109 Stock Photo
RMGE4G6N–Chimpanzee Ham and technician go over equipment in preparation for launch. Image # : 61C-0109
(31 Jan. 1961) --- Chimpanzee 'Ham' with bio-sensors attached to his body is readied by handlers for his trip in the Mercury-Redstone 2 (MR-2) spacecraft. Stock Photo
RM2A59CDT–(31 Jan. 1961) --- Chimpanzee 'Ham' with bio-sensors attached to his body is readied by handlers for his trip in the Mercury-Redstone 2 (MR-2) spacecraft.
Ham, the first chimpanzee ever to ride into space is shown off by his animal trainer at Cape Canaveral, Florida. Image # : 61-1923 Stock Photo
RMGE4G74–Ham, the first chimpanzee ever to ride into space is shown off by his animal trainer at Cape Canaveral, Florida. Image # : 61-1923
RELEASE DATE: July 18, 2008. MOVIE TITLE: Space Chimps. STUDIO: 20th Century Fox. PLOT: Ham III, the grandson of the first chimp astronaut, is blasted off into space by an opportunity-seeking senator. Soon, the fun-loving chimp has to get serious about the mission at hand: Rid a far-away planet of their nefarious leader. Fortunately for Ham III, two of his simian peers are along for the ride. PICTURED: ZACK SHADA as Comet (voice), CHERYL HINES as Luna (voice), ANDY SAMBERG as Ham III (voice). Stock Photo
RMF6M7T1–RELEASE DATE: July 18, 2008. MOVIE TITLE: Space Chimps. STUDIO: 20th Century Fox. PLOT: Ham III, the grandson of the first chimp astronaut, is blasted off into space by an opportunity-seeking senator. Soon, the fun-loving chimp has to get serious about the mission at hand: Rid a far-away planet of their nefarious leader. Fortunately for Ham III, two of his simian peers are along for the ride. PICTURED: ZACK SHADA as Comet (voice), CHERYL HINES as Luna (voice), ANDY SAMBERG as Ham III (voice).
The famous "hand shake" welcome. Chimpanzee Ham is greeted by recovery ship Commander after his flight on the Mercury Redstone rocket. Image # : 61C-0189 Stock Photo
RMGE4G70–The famous "hand shake" welcome. Chimpanzee Ham is greeted by recovery ship Commander after his flight on the Mercury Redstone rocket. Image # : 61C-0189
Vintage 10 February 1961 'Life' Magazine Cover, USA Stock Photo
RM2K8EXF4–Vintage 10 February 1961 'Life' Magazine Cover, USA
Ham Launch Stock Photo
RME05GJD–Ham Launch
Ham, the first chimpanzee in space Stock Photo
RMC2DRDX–Ham, the first chimpanzee in space
Ham, First Chimpanzee in Space, 1961 Stock Photo
RMHRJ8PN–Ham, First Chimpanzee in Space, 1961
(31 Jan. 1961) --- Chimpanzee 'Ham' in his flight couch, after his trip in the Mercury-Redstone 2 (MR-2) on Jan. 31, 1961. Stock Photo
RM2A59CK8–(31 Jan. 1961) --- Chimpanzee 'Ham' in his flight couch, after his trip in the Mercury-Redstone 2 (MR-2) on Jan. 31, 1961.
Chimpanzee 'Ham' being assisted into 'spacesuit' prior to the Mercury-Redstone 2 (MR-2) test flight which was conducted on Jan. 31, 1961. Stock Photo
RM2A59EYB–Chimpanzee 'Ham' being assisted into 'spacesuit' prior to the Mercury-Redstone 2 (MR-2) test flight which was conducted on Jan. 31, 1961.
RELEASE DATE: July 18, 2008. MOVIE TITLE: Space Chimps. STUDIO: 20th Century Fox. PLOT: Ham III, the grandson of the first chimp astronaut, is blasted off into space by an opportunity-seeking senator. Soon, the fun-loving chimp has to get serious about the mission at hand: Rid a far-away planet of their nefarious leader. Fortunately for Ham III, two of his simian peers are along for the ride. PICTURED: ZACK SHADA as Comet (voice), CHERYL HINES as Luna (voice), ANDY SAMBERG as Ham III (voice), PATRICK WARBURTON as Titan (voice) and CARLOS ALAZRAQUI as Houston (voice). Stock Photo
RMF6M7T0–RELEASE DATE: July 18, 2008. MOVIE TITLE: Space Chimps. STUDIO: 20th Century Fox. PLOT: Ham III, the grandson of the first chimp astronaut, is blasted off into space by an opportunity-seeking senator. Soon, the fun-loving chimp has to get serious about the mission at hand: Rid a far-away planet of their nefarious leader. Fortunately for Ham III, two of his simian peers are along for the ride. PICTURED: ZACK SHADA as Comet (voice), CHERYL HINES as Luna (voice), ANDY SAMBERG as Ham III (voice), PATRICK WARBURTON as Titan (voice) and CARLOS ALAZRAQUI as Houston (voice).
Ham Stock Photo
RME05XP3–Ham
Ham Retreival Stock Photo
RME061P4–Ham Retreival
Ham, First Chimpanzee in Space, 1961 Stock Photo
RMHRJHR3–Ham, First Chimpanzee in Space, 1961
(31 Jan. 1961) --- Closeup view of the chimpanzee 'Ham', the live test subject for the Mercury-Redstone 2 (MR-2) test flight, following his successful recovery from the Atlantic. Stock Photo
RM2A59EY8–(31 Jan. 1961) --- Closeup view of the chimpanzee 'Ham', the live test subject for the Mercury-Redstone 2 (MR-2) test flight, following his successful recovery from the Atlantic.
(31 Jan. 1961) --- Chimpanzee 'Ham' with bio-sensors attached to his body is readied by handlers for his trip in the Mercury-Redstone 2 (MR-2) spacecraft. Stock Photo
RMPYJ8CX–(31 Jan. 1961) --- Chimpanzee 'Ham' with bio-sensors attached to his body is readied by handlers for his trip in the Mercury-Redstone 2 (MR-2) spacecraft.
Ham Launch Stock Photo
RME05XPK–Ham Launch
Ham Checks Out Equipment Stock Photo
RME061PD–Ham Checks Out Equipment
Ham, First Chimpanzee in Space, 1961 Stock Photo
RMHRJHR1–Ham, First Chimpanzee in Space, 1961
(31 Jan. 1961) --- Chimpanzee 'Ham' in his flight couch, after his trip in the Mercury-Redstone 2 (MR-2) on Jan. 31, 1961. Stock Photo
RMPYJ8D7–(31 Jan. 1961) --- Chimpanzee 'Ham' in his flight couch, after his trip in the Mercury-Redstone 2 (MR-2) on Jan. 31, 1961.
Chimpanzee 'Ham' being assisted into 'spacesuit' prior to the Mercury-Redstone 2 (MR-2) test flight which was conducted on Jan. 31, 1961. Stock Photo
RMPYJ92N–Chimpanzee 'Ham' being assisted into 'spacesuit' prior to the Mercury-Redstone 2 (MR-2) test flight which was conducted on Jan. 31, 1961.
Ham, First Chimpanzee in Space, 1961 Stock Photo
RMHRJHR2–Ham, First Chimpanzee in Space, 1961
Ham in his flight couch, after his flight. On January 31, 1961, a Mercury-Redstone launch from Cape Canaveral carried the chimpanzee, Ham, over 400 miles down range in an arching trajectory that reached a peak of 158 miles above the Earth. The mission was successful and Ham performed his lever-pulling task well in response to the flashing light. Stock Photo
RM2HJCJMP–Ham in his flight couch, after his flight. On January 31, 1961, a Mercury-Redstone launch from Cape Canaveral carried the chimpanzee, Ham, over 400 miles down range in an arching trajectory that reached a peak of 158 miles above the Earth. The mission was successful and Ham performed his lever-pulling task well in response to the flashing light.
Ham being assisted into spacesuit prior to test flight. On January 31, 1961, a Mercury-Redstone launch from Cape Canaveral carried the chimpanzee, Ham, over 400 miles down range in an arching trajectory that reached a peak of 158 miles above the Earth. The mission was successful and Ham performed his lever-pulling task well in response to the flashing light. Stock Photo
RM2HJCJXM–Ham being assisted into spacesuit prior to test flight. On January 31, 1961, a Mercury-Redstone launch from Cape Canaveral carried the chimpanzee, Ham, over 400 miles down range in an arching trajectory that reached a peak of 158 miles above the Earth. The mission was successful and Ham performed his lever-pulling task well in response to the flashing light.
Ham was the live test subject for the Mercury-Redstone 2 test flight. On January 31, 1961, a Mercury-Redstone launch from Cape Canaveral carried the chimpanzee, Ham, over 400 miles down range in an arching trajectory that reached a peak of 158 miles above the Earth. The mission was successful and Ham performed his lever-pulling task well in response to the flashing light. Stock Photo
RM2HJCJ98–Ham was the live test subject for the Mercury-Redstone 2 test flight. On January 31, 1961, a Mercury-Redstone launch from Cape Canaveral carried the chimpanzee, Ham, over 400 miles down range in an arching trajectory that reached a peak of 158 miles above the Earth. The mission was successful and Ham performed his lever-pulling task well in response to the flashing light.
(31 Jan. 1961) --- Closeup view of the chimpanzee 'Ham', the live test subject for the Mercury-Redstone 2 (MR-2) test flight, following his successful recovery from the Atlantic. Stock Photo
RMPYJ92M–(31 Jan. 1961) --- Closeup view of the chimpanzee 'Ham', the live test subject for the Mercury-Redstone 2 (MR-2) test flight, following his successful recovery from the Atlantic.
Mercury-Redstone 2 (MR-2) launch with chimpanzee Ham aboard. Monkeys had been flown into space before, but Ham was the first higher primate to test a spacecraft. January 31, 1961 Stock Photo
RMPBM70B–Mercury-Redstone 2 (MR-2) launch with chimpanzee Ham aboard. Monkeys had been flown into space before, but Ham was the first higher primate to test a spacecraft. January 31, 1961
Ham, a three-year-old chimpanzee, in the spacesuit he would wear for the second Mercury- Redstone (MR-2) suborbital test flight in January, 1961. Stock Photo
RM2A59BF1–Ham, a three-year-old chimpanzee, in the spacesuit he would wear for the second Mercury- Redstone (MR-2) suborbital test flight in January, 1961.
Activity on Pad #5 during RF checks and arrival and placing Ham in capsule. On January 31, 1961, a Mercury-Redstone launch from Cape Canaveral carried the chimpanzee, Ham, over 400 miles down range in an arching trajectory that reached a peak of 158 miles above the Earth. The mission was successful and Ham performed his lever-pulling task well in response to the flashing light. Stock Photo
RM2HJCJFC–Activity on Pad #5 during RF checks and arrival and placing Ham in capsule. On January 31, 1961, a Mercury-Redstone launch from Cape Canaveral carried the chimpanzee, Ham, over 400 miles down range in an arching trajectory that reached a peak of 158 miles above the Earth. The mission was successful and Ham performed his lever-pulling task well in response to the flashing light.
Ham, a three-year-old chimpanzee, in the spacesuit he would wear for the second Mercury- Redstone (MR-2) suborbital test flight in January, 1961. Stock Photo
RMPYJ8HD–Ham, a three-year-old chimpanzee, in the spacesuit he would wear for the second Mercury- Redstone (MR-2) suborbital test flight in January, 1961.
Ham goes through preflight training activity prior to the Mercury-Redstone 2 test flight. On January 31, 1961, a Mercury-Redstone launch from Cape Canaveral carried the chimpanzee, Ham, over 400 miles down range in an arching trajectory that reached a peak of 158 miles above the Earth. The mission was successful and Ham performed his lever-pulling task well in response to the flashing light. Stock Photo
RM2HJCJ8E–Ham goes through preflight training activity prior to the Mercury-Redstone 2 test flight. On January 31, 1961, a Mercury-Redstone launch from Cape Canaveral carried the chimpanzee, Ham, over 400 miles down range in an arching trajectory that reached a peak of 158 miles above the Earth. The mission was successful and Ham performed his lever-pulling task well in response to the flashing light.
Chimpanzee Ham during preflight activity with one of his handlers prior to the Mercury-Redstone 2 test flight. On January 31, 1961, a Mercury-Redstone launch from Cape Canaveral carried the chimpanzee, Ham, over 400 miles down range in an arching trajectory that reached a peak of 158 miles above the Earth. The mission was successful and Ham performed his lever-pulling task well in response to the flashing light. NASA used chimpanzees and other primates to test the Mercury capsule before launching the first American astronaut Alan Shepard in May 1961. Stock Photo
RM2HJCJGM–Chimpanzee Ham during preflight activity with one of his handlers prior to the Mercury-Redstone 2 test flight. On January 31, 1961, a Mercury-Redstone launch from Cape Canaveral carried the chimpanzee, Ham, over 400 miles down range in an arching trajectory that reached a peak of 158 miles above the Earth. The mission was successful and Ham performed his lever-pulling task well in response to the flashing light. NASA used chimpanzees and other primates to test the Mercury capsule before launching the first American astronaut Alan Shepard in May 1961.
Enos with his handler drinking from cup. Enos (d. November 4, 1962) was the 2nd chimp launched into space and the first chimp to achieve Earth orbit. Enos' flight occurred on November 29, 1961. His training was more intense for him than for his predecessor Ham, because Enos was exposed to weightlessness and higher gs for longer periods of time. His training included psychomotor instruction and aircraft flights. Enos died of shigellosis-related dysentery, which was resistant to then-known antibiotics. Pathologists reported no symptoms that could be attributed or related to his space flight. Stock Photo
RM2HJCJG8–Enos with his handler drinking from cup. Enos (d. November 4, 1962) was the 2nd chimp launched into space and the first chimp to achieve Earth orbit. Enos' flight occurred on November 29, 1961. His training was more intense for him than for his predecessor Ham, because Enos was exposed to weightlessness and higher gs for longer periods of time. His training included psychomotor instruction and aircraft flights. Enos died of shigellosis-related dysentery, which was resistant to then-known antibiotics. Pathologists reported no symptoms that could be attributed or related to his space flight.
Enos wearing a spacesuit and wrist tethers. Enos (d. November 4, 1962) was the 2nd chimp launched into space and the first chimp to achieve Earth orbit. Enos' flight occurred on November 29, 1961. His training was more intense for him than for his predecessor Ham, because Enos was exposed to weightlessness and higher gs for longer periods of time. His training included psychomotor instruction and aircraft flights. Enos died of shigellosis-related dysentery, which was resistant to then-known antibiotics. Pathologists reported no symptoms that could be attributed or related to his space flight. Stock Photo
RM2HJCJGH–Enos wearing a spacesuit and wrist tethers. Enos (d. November 4, 1962) was the 2nd chimp launched into space and the first chimp to achieve Earth orbit. Enos' flight occurred on November 29, 1961. His training was more intense for him than for his predecessor Ham, because Enos was exposed to weightlessness and higher gs for longer periods of time. His training included psychomotor instruction and aircraft flights. Enos died of shigellosis-related dysentery, which was resistant to then-known antibiotics. Pathologists reported no symptoms that could be attributed or related to his space flight.
Enos arrives back at Patrick Air Force Base. Enos (d. November 4, 1962) was the 2nd chimp launched into space and the first chimp to achieve Earth orbit. Enos' flight occurred on November 29, 1961. His training was more intense for him than for his predecessor Ham, because Enos was exposed to weightlessness and higher gs for longer periods of time. His training included psychomotor instruction and aircraft flights. Enos died of shigellosis-related dysentery, which was resistant to then-known antibiotics. Pathologists reported no symptoms that could be attributed or related to his space flight. Stock Photo
RM2HJCJGG–Enos arrives back at Patrick Air Force Base. Enos (d. November 4, 1962) was the 2nd chimp launched into space and the first chimp to achieve Earth orbit. Enos' flight occurred on November 29, 1961. His training was more intense for him than for his predecessor Ham, because Enos was exposed to weightlessness and higher gs for longer periods of time. His training included psychomotor instruction and aircraft flights. Enos died of shigellosis-related dysentery, which was resistant to then-known antibiotics. Pathologists reported no symptoms that could be attributed or related to his space flight.
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