Japanese company Iwatani Giken launched a hamster into the stratosphere to a height of 23 km.

The rodent was placed in a sealed chamber 50x60 cm with optimal pressure and temperature. The ball gained altitude in an hour at a speed of 6.3 m / s, and then smoothly descended into the sea. During the flight, the hamster even slept from time to time and did not experience any inconvenience. The startup wants to make manned ascents into the stratosphere one of the entertainment for people, and the hamster experiment is proof of success.