May I pause the (wonderful) conversation to ask who put the Bessie in the (LONG) duration survival space suit? I suspect taking into account space for the supplies and energy for thermoregulation, that the Cow is certainly spherical after dressing, if not before. Although I suspect “spacesuit” would more accurately be considered a small scale form-fitting spacecraft than a suit.
And, if I may submit an additional question, because we all want to know, how much damage was done to the immediate vicinity in the initial jump? I mean ye average American cow of common breeds runs around 650 kg, plus, let’s say, another 350 kg in suit and supplies (just to make nice round numbers). We’re going to have to assume a launch area that is incredibly rigid as the points of contact from the hooves are pretty small, and the acceleration period is unspeakably brief!
Oh, and let’s ping our friends in the Kerbal Space Program thread to see if they can do the rocket science version of this experiment!
Paging @Dr.Strangelove!