In 1967, Biosatellite II irradiated parasitic wasps for 2 days in orbit; females later laid as many eggs as controls, and hatchability remained excellent

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  In 1967, Biosatellite II irradiated parasitic wasps for 2 days in orbit; females later laid as many eggs as controls, and hatchability remained excellent
  Explore how NASA's 1967 Biosatellite II mission revealed unexpected resilience in parasitic wasps exposed to space radiation, raising crucial questions about the impacts of space travel on biology.