49:19: "After 3 days of looking, they hadn't found her."
This is untrue. Sindy was recovered 2 days after launch. I was there when they brought her back.
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Sindy was subsequently offered part of a celebratory cake:
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However, she declined. She has to watch her figure as she's a model.
The above activities took place during
International Rocket Week, which takes place each year in Scotland at the end of August. It's a pity that the original post mentions a visit during June rather than August, but anyone who wants to visit us in August would be welcome to join in!