The Grave of Miss Baker
The burial site of Miss Baker, the first monkey America recovered alive after being launched into space, where visitors often leave bananas as a memorial.

📜 Grave of Miss Baker, a squirrel monkey and early space astronaut.
🔍 Located at the U.S. Space & Rocket Center in Huntsville, Alabama.

Why Go

🐒 Visit the memorial of a pioneering space animal and unique historical site.
🍌 Leave a banana as a tribute, participating in a unique tradition.
👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Educational for children attending Space Camp.

Tips

🅿️ Parking available at the U.S. Space & Rocket Center.
📍 The headstone is near the main building entrance, to the right of the walkway.
🎁 Visitors often leave bananas on her headstone.

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