China to conduct mice experiments on space station

Jiquan, Oct. 30 (UNI) The Shenzhou-21 crew will carry out in-orbit scientific experiments involving mice during their stay on China’s space station, according to the China Manned Space Agency (CMSA) on Thursday.

Four mice, two males and two females, will be transported to the space station aboard the Shenzhou-21 spaceship and raised in orbit, CMSA spokesperson Zhang Jingbo said at a press conference held one day prior to the launch of the Shenzhou-21 mission.

Four mice, two males and two females, will be transported to the space station aboard the Shenzhou-21 spaceship and raised in orbit, CMSA spokesperson Zhang Jingbo said at a press conference held one day prior to the launch of the Shenzhou-21 mission.

Noting that this is the first time China will conduct scientific experiments invo