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Bion was a Soviet rhesus macaque who flew aboard the Kosmos 1514 satellite as part of the Bion 6 mission in 1983. Alongside another macaque named Abrek, Bion was launched into space to study physiological changes during spaceflight. The mission marked the beginning of the Soviet Union's Bion satellite primate program, aiming to understand how complex organisms might react to prolonged periods in microgravity.

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Who was Bion the monkey?

Bion was a Soviet rhesus macaque used in the Bion 6 space mission. He flew aboard the Kosmos 1514 satellite in 1983.

What was the purpose of Bion 6?

Bion 6 studied physiological changes during spaceflight. Bion and another rhesus macaque, Abrek, were sent into orbit as part of that Soviet research mission.

Who flew with Bion on Kosmos 1514?

Bion flew alongside another macaque named Abrek. Both animals were launched aboard Kosmos 1514 as part of the Soviet Bion 6 mission in 1983.

When did Bion travel into space?

Bion traveled into space in 1983 during the Bion 6 mission. The mission used the Kosmos 1514 satellite to investigate physiological effects of spaceflight.

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