Korabl-Sputnik 4

(Sputnik 9)

Crew:
    Unmanned

Launch:
    Location: Baikonur, Site 1/5
    Date: 9 March 1961
    Time: 06:29:00 UTC

Landing:
    Date: 9 March 1961
    Time: 08:09:54 UTC

Flight Duration:
    1 hour, 41 minutes

This test flight of a Vostok spacecraft was launched with a dog, Chernushka, some mice, a guinea pig, and a mannequin. After a single orbit, the mannequin was successfully ejected in an ejection seat test. The other occupants were recovered from the craft.

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Chernushka

 

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