Ham, The First Astrochimp
Ham, The First Astrochimp
Ham, The First Astrochimp

Ham, The First Astrochimp

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He was born in the jungles of Africa. He trained for two years on a secret air force base. He proved to be among the best. He flew into space and came back alive. His name was Ham, astrochimp no. 65. On January 31, 1961, Ham flew a Mercury Redstone rocket and became a national hero.

He was born in the jungles of Africa. He trained for two years on a secret air force base. He proved to be among the best. He flew into space and came back alive. His name was Ham, astrochimp no. 65. On January 31, 1961, Ham flew a Mercury Redstone rocket and became a national hero.

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