Historic Space Capsule Display with Dog Passenger

Historic Space Capsule Display with Dog Passenger

Sunday, January 18th, 2026 at 12:19:35 AM · 2026/Chabot Space and Science Center

This museum exhibit showcases a spherical space capsule encased in a protective glass dome. The capsule's interior reveals beige-colored walls with two distinctive red circular portholes on either side. A mannequin or model of a dog is visible inside the cramped compartment, seated in what appears to be a canvas or fabric harness. The capsule includes various instrumentation and equipment typical of early space exploration, with visible rivets and metal construction. The display is professionally lit and photographed through the curved glass enclosure.

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