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Lapik

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Lapik was a Russian rhesus macaque used in the Bion 11 biological research mission, which flew from December 24, 1996, to January 7, 1997. He flew alongside another macaque named Multik to study the physiological effects of microgravity on primates during a two-week orbital flight. This mission was the final time monkeys were launched by the Soviet or Russian space programs. Following their return, the data gathered from Lapik contributed to ongoing aerospace medicine research.

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When did Lapik fly on Bion 11?

Lapik flew on the Bion 11 biological research mission from December 24, 1996, to January 7, 1997. The Russian satellite carried him on an orbital flight lasting about two weeks.

Who flew with Lapik on Bion 11?

Lapik flew with another rhesus macaque named Multik. Both monkeys survived landing, although Multik died during medical tests under anesthesia on January 8, 1997. [Bion 11 history](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bion_11)

What did Bion 11 study with Lapik?

The mission studied the physiological effects of microgravity on primates during an extended orbital flight. Bion 11 also carried other biological specimens, including newts, snails, Drosophila flies, insects, and bacteria.

How was Lapik's mission different from the flights of Mike and Pierrette?

Lapik spent roughly two weeks in orbit aboard Bion 11, while Mike and Pierrette flew brief suborbital rocket missions. That made Bion 11 better suited to studying longer-term exposure to microgravity.

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