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The mouse that visited the Chinese space station gave its first offspring after returning to Earth. The birth of babies opened up new possibilities for exploring the influence of space on mammals, CGTN reports. Four mice were sent to space on 31 October for survival and orbital adaptation experiments. The animals were in a specialized environment for small mammals on board the Chinese spaceship Shenzhou. One female became pregnant on 14 November…
Mammalian reproduction after exposure to the space environment has reached a decisive point. Four mice have travelled to the Chinese station Tiangong, and one of them has then given birth to nine young in perfect health. This seemingly simple result is of considerable importance for the future of humanity beyond our planet. Scientists are looking to determine ... Read more The article A mouse returning from space gives birth: major advance for s…
China’s ‘Space Mouse’ Gives Birth After Orbit, Sparking Hope for Life Beyond Earth
A breakthrough experiment from China’s space program has revealed unprecedented insights into the possibilities of mammalian reproduction after spaceflight. In a controlled mission involving four mice sent to the Tiangong space station, researchers observed that one female mouse, after spending two weeks in microgravity, safely returned to Earth and gave birth to a healthy litter of nine pups. The First Mammalian Birth After Spaceflight A female…
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