Posted by tourdemars to Mars Society at February 11, 2004 12:00 PM

Mice put in orbit to help scientists learn how time on Mars will affect humans will return to Earth in an Australian-designed landing system. University of Queensland scientists will develop the system and hope the mice will touch down at Woomera. They will be part of an international team to send mouse astronauts to space to study the effects of Martian conditions on mammals.