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Mice In Space

Posted by michael on Tuesday January 20, 2004 @11:30AM from the crispy-critters dept.

benmcgruer writes "Space.com is reporting on the Mars Gravity Biosatellite Program. This international, student-lead, project aims to explores the topical issue of biological response to low gravity, specifically the 0.38-g found on Mars, by building and launching their own satellite, complete with 15 mice. NASA, Fark.com and Universe Today also have coverage."

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Re:What about the Prime Directive? by rune.w · 2004-01-20 12:35 · Score: 2, Informative

Please RTFA. The experiment will simulate the gravity of Mars on an orbit around Earth. The article also says the mice will return alive to be studied, something which would be rather difficult if they were sent to Mars and back, since few (if any) survive.

R.
Re:I think we should forget the mice in space idea by ainsoph · 2004-01-20 12:51 · Score: 2, Informative

ummmm..

OK.

See, if you knew me, you would know how FAR from a racist I am, due to my deeds, interests and work.

Condelezza Rice begets an 'Ewww' cos she is fuckin SCARY dood. SCARY. She could be black, green, purple, Ochre, or a fuckin NON HUMANOID ALIEN like she is and I would still say:

Ewww
Rats? by phorm · 2004-01-20 14:30 · Score: 2, Informative

I hope you're not insinuating that Darl is related to rats? Being an owner of pet rats... I'll have to assure you that rats are quite intelligent and friendly... Darl is obviously unrated.