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Verny was a rhesus macaque carried aboard the Soviet biosatellite Bion 7, also designated Kosmos 1667. The spacecraft remained in orbit from July 10 to July 17, 1985, conducting biomedical research into the effects of spaceflight on living organisms. Verny was one of the primates used by the Bion program to collect physiological data relevant to human spaceflight and adaptation to microgravity.

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Who was Verny?

Verny was a rhesus macaque used in the Soviet Bion space-biomedical program. He flew aboard Bion 7, also designated Kosmos 1667.

When was Verny in orbit?

Bion 7 remained in orbit from July 10 to July 17, 1985. Verny's mission took place within that orbital period.

What was Bion 7 studying with Verny?

The mission conducted biomedical research into the effects of spaceflight on living organisms. Verny was one of the primates used for that research aboard Bion 7.

Is Verny connected to Kosmos 1667?

Yes. Bion 7 was also designated Kosmos 1667, and Verny was carried aboard it.

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