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Bion M-1, Bion M-2 |
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utilize the opportunity to participate in the Russian Bion-M1 mission
to determine the effects of long duration spaceflight on rodents,
specifically on the immune system and other major organs systems- To continue a 30 year history of US/Russian collaboration in space
biology and biomedicine and provide additional spaceflight opportunities
to the US space life sciences community
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Foton M3 |
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maximum advantage of a unique research opportunity on the Russian
Foton-M3 spaceflight- Maintain existing relationships with IMBP, Roscosmos, and the rocket
and satellite manufacturer (TsSKB Progress, Samara)
- Participate in ongoing Russian experiments (already funded and manifested)
- Foton-M3 flight is a low cost opportunity to confirm results, improve
research techniques, and expand the areas of inquiry based on the
Foton-M2 results. The Foton-M3 data will help validate the results
of NASA’s Foton-M2 investigations.
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Foton-M3
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