Some family doctors I know could bill up to that much as they use IMG's as assistants and see a lot of patients. They do run a good business. firetown, Oct 25, 2006
If youâd like more info on Laika, check out NASAâs Imagine the Universe Article about Laika, and hereâs a link to The First Dog in Space Article. Weâve also recorded an entire episode of Astronomy Cast all about the Space Capsules. Listen here, Episode 124: Space Capsules, Part 1 â Vostok, Mercury and Gemini. Sources:
The first woman in space: Valentina Tereshkova flew in space aboard the Vostok 6 on June 16, 1963. The first American woman in space: On June 18, 1983, the space shuttle Challenger lifted off with Sally Ride aboard. She was the first American woman in space. The youngest American in space: Besides being the first American woman in space, Sally Ride was also the youngest American when she rode the Challenger in 1983.