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1969 demonstrative photos of a NASA study on cats to help develop techniques for astronauts to re-orient in zero-G
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I suspect the specific biomechanics of it change, but the general principle helps to get a starting point for figuring out human-applicable techniques. It was a very cutting-edge field at the time, after all; any advantage or pre-existing applicable work was welcome!