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Lot #8167
Miss Baker Collection of Photos

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Description

Group of nine original vintage glossy photos related to Bioflight 2, 8 x 10 and 10 x 8, showing squirrel monkey Miss Baker, rhesus monkey Miss Able, and the Jupiter AM-18 rocket that took them to space, as well as their recovery after splashdown. In overall fine condition. On May 28, 1959, Miss Baker and Miss Able became the first two animals to be launched into space by the United States and recovered alive.

Auction Info

  • Auction Title: Space & Aviation
  • Dates: #511 - Ended October 19, 2017