When you buy through links on our articles, Future and its syndication partners may earn a commission. The landing spot of Russia’s Bion-M No. 2 descent module, on the steppes of the Orenburg region. | Credit: Roscosmos/Ivan Timoshenko They came from outer space: 75 mice, over 1,500 flies, cell cultures, microorganisms, plant seeds and more. A Russian biological research satellite …
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Russian ‘Noah’s Ark’ probe carrying 75 mice and 1,500 flies lands back on Earth
They came from outer space: 75 mice, over 1,500 flies, cell cultures, microorganisms, plant seeds and more. A Russian biological research satellite toting more than 30 experiments landed on Sept. 19 in the steppes of the Orenburg region after spending 30 days in Earth orbit. The Bion-M No. 2 descent module has been called a “Noah’s Ark” due to the …
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