🔬 1973, NASA Sent Two Spiders Into Orbit
Published by OOPSONLINE.IN · Source: Times of India · 1 min read · · Updated
What actually happened
Science News: In 1973, NASA's Skylab mission launched two spiders, Arabella and Anita, into orbit to study their ability to build webs in microgravity. Despite initial struggles, the spiders adapted, demonstrating that they could modify their web-building behavior in space. Their legacy continues to influence animal behavior research in low-gravity environments.
Key points
- Science News: In 1973, NASA's Skylab mission launched two spiders, Arabella and Anita, into orbit to study their ability to build webs in microgravity.
- Despite initial struggles, the spiders adapted, demonstrating that they could modify their web-building behavior in space.
- Their legacy continues to influence animal behavior research in low-gravity environments.
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