Before Yuri Gagarin made history by becoming the first man in space on 12 April 1996, a long trial of non-human astronaut was launched into the atmosphere to determine whether life forms could survive in space.
Even after the manned space missions become a routine procedure, the animals continue to be used for space experiments. The astronauts of animals have been instrumental in helping people succeed in space travel, this is one of these deserving animals.
SPIDER
In 1973, Skylab 3 mission to bring a pair of European garden spider named Arabella and Anita for the first time. Project "spider space" is an experimental science project from the dream of a college student named Judy Miles, and the idea is useful to observe how the weight and gravity of outer space will affect the construction of a spider's web.
Both the spider managed to spin webs, Arabella was first completed. The scientists then determined that although there are differences in the net space and thickness, they have better quality overall. Both spiders died in space due to dehydration, their bodies are now on display at the Smithsonian.
Even after the manned space missions become a routine procedure, the animals continue to be used for space experiments. The astronauts of animals have been instrumental in helping people succeed in space travel, this is one of these deserving animals.
SPIDER
In 1973, Skylab 3 mission to bring a pair of European garden spider named Arabella and Anita for the first time. Project "spider space" is an experimental science project from the dream of a college student named Judy Miles, and the idea is useful to observe how the weight and gravity of outer space will affect the construction of a spider's web.
Both the spider managed to spin webs, Arabella was first completed. The scientists then determined that although there are differences in the net space and thickness, they have better quality overall. Both spiders died in space due to dehydration, their bodies are now on display at the Smithsonian.