Ham the chimp made history as the first ape to journey into space. On January 31, 1961, Ham's capsule launched from Cape Canaveral after hours of waiting on the launch pad. Today, we pay tribute to Ham, who bravely undertook a challenging mission and was thanklessly forced to complete a daunting task. Let us reflect on Ham's courage and the dedication of STC Founder Dr. Carole Noon to protect chimpanzees. In honoring Ham, we also remember all the young chimps who were pioneers in space explorati

55K views · 71 reactions | America's Space X has made history with its latest launch, the first all civilian flight into space. The Falcon 9 rocket lifted off from Cape Canaveral, taking the crew on a three day mission orbiting around the earth. 7NEWS at 6pm. More local news: 7news.com.au/news/nsw #SpaceX #7NEWS | 7NEWS Sydney | Facebook