rocketmonkey

rocketmonkey
Originally uploaded by megan_n_smith_99

Mandy said anything is better 1) in space or 2) with zombies. so i decided to share another painting from the archives. i did this in 2006, though lately people seem interested in it again so i may do some more space monkeys. it was of course it was inspired by the russian and american space programs. both countries sent some monkeys into orbit. how cool is it that wikipedia has a whole catagory on monkeys in space.
The first ever monkey astronaut was Albert, a rhesus monkey, who on June 11, 1948 rode to over 63 km (39 miles) on a V2 rocket. also, i did not know this until now, the russians also spent mice into space. unfortunately many of these poor creatures never made it back to earth or died soon after their return.

other animals who have ventured into space:
fruit flies
dogs
chimps
guinea pigs
frogs
rats
cats
turtles
fish
spiders
newts
brine shrimp
various insects
sea urchins
& more.

honestly i like my bright happy fantasy version of animals in space. where no animals are hurt! i don't think i fancy painting spiders in space but monkeys, mice, and cats are ok.