The Grave Of Miss Baker, Space pioneer monkey grave at U.S. Space & Rocket Center, Huntsville, United States
The granite headstone marks the final resting place of Miss Baker, a squirrel monkey who returned from space, situated near the museum entrance.
Miss Baker completed a sub-orbital space flight on May 28, 1959, reaching an altitude of 300 miles and experiencing weightlessness for nine minutes.
Visitors maintain a tradition of placing bananas on the headstone to honor the memory of this space exploration pioneer monkey.
The grave site stands near the entrance of the U.S. Space & Rocket Center at One Tranquility Base, accessible without admission fees.
Miss Baker received two official marriage ceremonies during her lifetime, with both her monkey husbands Big George and Norman buried next to her.
Location: Huntsville
Website: http://rocketcenter.com
Address: 1 Tranquility Base #3371, Huntsville, AL 35805, USA 35805 Huntsville 35805 Huntsville
Phone: +12568373400
Website: http://rocketcenter.com
GPS coordinates: 34.71199,-86.65394
Latest update: March 22, 2025 00:51
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