Leonard David's INSIDE OUTER SPACE

Specialists examine flies and other animals kept within the Bion-M no. 2 module.
Image credit: Roscosmos

They came from outer space – 75 mice, cell cultures, microorganisms, plant seeds, and other items.

A Russian biological research satellite toting more than 30 experiments landed September 19 in the steppes of the Orenburg region after spending 30 days in Earth orbit.

Why was this mission important for future human space travel?

For details, go to my new story on Space.com – “Russian ‘Noah’s Ark’ probe carrying 75 mice and 1,500 flies lands back on Earth” — at:

 https://www.space.com/space-exploration/russian-noahs-ark-probe-carrying-75-mice-and-1-500-flies-lands-back-on-earth