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Cosmos 2229 mission. Overview

V Korolkov1, D Helwig, M Viso

  • 1Institute of Biomedical Problems, Moscow, Russia.

Journal of Applied Physiology (Bethesda, Md. : 1985)
|July 1, 1996
PubMed
Summary

The Cosmos 2229 mission studied rhesus monkeys in space for over 11 days. This international space biology research provided valuable data on primate adaptation to microgravity.

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Area of Science:

  • Space Biology
  • Primate Research
  • Microgravity Studies

Background:

  • The Cosmos 2229 biosatellite mission was launched in December 1992.
  • This marked the 10th Russia-sponsored international space biology mission.
  • It was the 8th mission involving United States participation in space biology.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate the effects of prolonged spaceflight on rhesus monkeys.
  • To gather data on physiological and behavioral responses of primates in orbit.
  • To contribute to the understanding of space biology through primate studies.

Main Methods:

  • An unmanned biosatellite, Cosmos 2229, was utilized for the mission.
  • The biosatellite orbited the Earth for a duration of 11 days and 16 hours.
  • Two rhesus monkeys were included as the primary subjects for study.

Main Results:

  • The mission successfully completed its orbital phase with the biosatellite.
  • Data was collected on the two rhesus monkeys throughout the 11-day flight.
  • Subsequent papers detail specific findings from the studies conducted on these monkeys.

Conclusions:

  • The Cosmos 2229 mission provided a platform for extensive space biology research.
  • Studies on rhesus monkeys aboard this mission yielded significant insights into space adaptation.
  • The mission underscored the value of international collaboration in advancing space biology knowledge.

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