Fourth Pig in Space
Joey’s Rocket Company launched its first rocket successfully today. “Unexpected” is the probably the best description of the rocket and its passenger that left the launch pad this morning. Joey’s rocket was built in 14 months in his barn using mostly parts from used farm equipment and help from his neighbors. The rocket reached a height of 330,000 feet, deployed a parachute, and drifted back to Earth. The rocket’s capsule carried the world’s fourth pig into space. “Major Porker”, a prize-winning 4-H county fair pig, joined a small but celebrated group of swine space travelers: Captain Link Hogthrob, Dr. Julius Strangepork, and Miss Piggy.