Posted by tourdemars to Mars Society at February 7, 2004 12:00 PM

Space scientists are planning one small step for mice that could mark a giant leap for mankind's ambition to create colonies on Mars. In the wake of plans by President George W Bush to put a man on Mars, and a rival European effort, a £13 million project to launch 15 "mouse-tronauts" has been announced that will provide a stepping stone for the ambitious manned missions.