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Before we get to the magic, we have to talk about the history. In October 1963, a French tuxedo cat named became the first (and so far, only) feline to travel to space.

In space, that "magic" reflex goes haywire. Without a clear "down," cats often spin in place, trying to orient themselves to a floor that doesn't exist. It’s a chaotic display of biomechanics that looks more like swimming than flying. 3. Space Cats in Modern Culture space_cats_magic_fly

On Earth, cats use their vestibular system and vision to rotate their bodies mid-air and land on their feet. Before we get to the magic, we have

She launched on a Veronique AGI sounding rocket, reaching an altitude of 154 kilometers. Without a clear "down," cats often spin in

She experienced five minutes of weightlessness before her capsule parachuted safely back to Earth.

For decades, her story was largely forgotten compared to space dogs like Laika, but she recently received a bronze statue at the International Space University to honor her contribution to science. 2. The Physics of "Magic Flight" (Zero-G Felines)