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Biography

Kieran Ross the Cat was a British cosmonaut born on March 15, 1951. He grew up in London and always had a passion for space and science fiction. In 1975 he enrolled at the University of Cambridge where he graduated in physics and astronomy.


After completing his studies, Kieran Ross became a member of the Royal Air Force, where he served for several years in space missions. In 1988, he became the first cat to be sent into space by the British. Its mission was to collect scientific data on the environmental conditions of the cosmos and to test innovative space systems.


During his mission in space, Kieran Ross showed great bravery and determination that inspired many people around the world. He returned to earth safe and sound in 1989 after successfully completing his mission. After that, Kieran Ross returned to the UK where he married and started a family. Unfortunately, when he was still young, he died on March 23, 2006 following a long illness, the exact nature of which is unknown.