Animals in Space
Animals in space. Can fish swim in microgravity? Do bees make honey in space? Can ant farms exist on the Space Station? These are just a few of the questions scientists hope to answer by taking animals into space.
Scientists want to know how the body reacts to microgravity. Many experiments can be conducted on humans while they work aboard the Space Shuttle or International Space Station (ISS), but many others interfere with daily activities; that's where the animals come into play. And while scientists may not really care how a rat reacts to space conditions, animal data can transfer to human models and help prevent or solve physical issues people face today.
