Tiny Space Mice Return Safely After Shenzhou-20 Mission
Four little space mice have landed safely after the Chinese mainland’s Shenzhou-20 mission and are now receiving VIP treatment as scientists study how microgravity impacts living creatures.
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Four little space mice have landed safely after the Chinese mainland’s Shenzhou-20 mission and are now receiving VIP treatment as scientists study how microgravity impacts living creatures.
Space station mice that hitched a ride on Shenzhou-20 spent nearly two weeks in orbit—double the planned time—and returned to Earth on November 15, 2025, for on-site scientific studies.
Four mice have launched aboard the Shenzhou-21 Chinese space station with taikonauts, kicking off pioneering experiments in orbit 🐭🚀