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Krosh

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Krosh was a rhesus macaque used by the Soviet and Russian space programs for orbital flight research. He flew aboard the Bion 10 satellite, launched in December 1992 and returning to Earth in January 1993. Following the mission, scientists studied the physiological effects of prolonged weightlessness and radiation on his body. After a period of rehabilitation, Krosh was able to recover and subsequently fathered offspring, providing researchers with insights into primate reproduction and health after returning from low Earth orbit.

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When did Krosh fly into space?

Krosh flew aboard Bion 10, also called Kosmos 2229, launched from Plesetsk on December 29, 1992. The spacecraft was recovered on January 10, 1993.

Who flew with Krosh on Bion 10?

Krosh flew with another rhesus monkey named Ivasha. The mission also carried other biological experiments designed to study the effects of microgravity and spaceflight on living organisms.

What happened to Krosh during the Bion 10 mission?

Bion 10 experienced thermal-control problems that raised temperatures inside the spacecraft. Both monkeys survived but were treated for dehydration after landing, and one monkey went without food for three days.

What did researchers study with Krosh?

The mission examined physiological effects of spaceflight, including bone and muscle responses, neurovestibular behavior, and metabolic changes. Bion 10 was an international life-sciences mission involving cooperation between Russian institutes, NASA-linked researchers, and the European Space Agency.

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