China will force macaques to have sex in space.

It is not yet known how macaques will behave in space. In cramped cages on Earth, they feel uncomfortable: they begin to pull out their hair, refuse food or activity. In addition, rocket flying can be very scary for monkeys. “On the ground, a panicking monkey can be calmed down with toys, music, or just the company of relatives. How to take care of the happiness and comfort of a monkey in space is a new challenge for astronauts,” said one of the scientists.