[Postures, movements and equilibrium functions of rats after flights on biosatellites]

Examinations of the Wistar-SPF rats flown on board the biosatellites Cosmos-782, 936 and 1129 demonstrated significant changes in their postural, motor and equilibrium reactions. The use of artificial gravity inflight, produced a beneficial effect on the health state, motor activity and simple reflex acts of the animals but worsened their movement coordination and equilibrium function.