Why We Send Animals to Space

The video explores the history of space travel, focusing on the use of animals in experiments to understand the effects of space on living organisms. It highlights early experiments with animals like monkeys and dogs, which were crucial in developing technology for human space travel. The video also discusses modern research on the International Space Station, using organisms like nematode worms to study genetic changes in space. The importance of these experiments in advancing our understanding of space's impact on life is emphasized, along with acknowledgments to supporters.

What were some of the first animals used in space experiments, and what was the purpose of these experiments?

Describe the significance of Albert II in the context of space travel.

How did the Soviet Union's approach to animal testing in space differ from that of the United States?

What were the findings of the experiments conducted with C. elegans in space?

Discuss the role of animals in understanding the effects of microgravity and radiation exposure on living organisms.