Yorick died 2 hours after landing. Two of the mice also died after recovery. All of the deaths were thought to be related to stress from overheating in the sealed capsule in the New Mexico sun while awaiting the recovery team. (20 September 1951)
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Roundhay Park
Leeds, West Yorkshire, United Kingdom.
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