₦airaland Forum

Welcome, Guest: RegisterLoginWith GoogleTrendingRecentNew

Stats: 3,329,036 members, 8,438,539 topics. Date: Friday, 03 July 2026 at 03:13 PM

Toggle theme

Russia Launches 75 Rats, 1500 Flies Into Space On Bion-M Spacecraft (Photos) - Foreign Affairs - Nairaland

Nairaland ForumNairaland GeneralPoliticsForeign AffairsRussia Launches 75 Rats, 1500 Flies Into Space On Bion-M Spacecraft (Photos) (20626 Views)

1 2 3 Reply (Go Down)

Russia Launches 75 Rats, 1500 Flies Into Space On Bion-M Spacecraft (Photos) by Kaliningrad(op): 5:30pm On Aug 22, 2025
https://www.russianspaceweb.com/images/spacecraft/science/bion_m/bion_m2/bion_m2_soyuz-2_1b_mik_2025_0819_1.jpg
https://www.russianspaceweb.com/images/spacecraft/science/bion_m/bion_m2/bion_m2_kgch_mik_top_1.jpg

The 🇷🇺 Russian scientific team prepared the artificial satellite "Bion-M," which in its new mission carried out even more interesting research into space. On board are 75 mice and 1,500 flies.

To launch the satellite into orbit, the "Soyuz-2.1b" rocket was used, and it reached cosmic orbit in only 9 minutes 23 seconds. The high technology and stability of the rocket provided scientists with a satisfactory result.

Scientists plan to study in detail, using the mice and flies placed on "Bion-M" №2, how cosmic radiation and Earth's geomagnetic field affect living organisms. Through these studies, important data will be obtained for long-term human space travel in the future.

The satellite is planned to remain in orbit for 30 days, during which continuous monitoring and scientific observations will be conducted. "Bion-M" №2 is created as a hermetic device, and modern scientific instruments are placed in its internal and external parts.

Inside, besides mice and flies, there are medicinal plants, various seeds, algae, microorganisms, as well as root cells of humans and animals. This provides an opportunity to determine how different biological objects react to various effects in the space environment.

According to scientific sources, from 1973 to 1996, 11 "Bion" satellites were launched into space. On their board were monkeys, mice, bats, guppies, insects, and even single-celled organisms.

These historical missions form the basis of the modern "Bion-M" program and are the first steps of contemporary research.

Now, with the launch of "Bion-M" №2 into orbit, even wider and more complex research has begun. Scientists aim to observe organisms' reactions in space in detail and lay the foundation for new scientific discoveries.

Thus, interesting and important information is presented not only to the scientific community but also to every space enthusiast.
credit: Space || Russian Space Web

Re: Russia Launches 75 Rats, 1500 Flies Into Space On Bion-M Spacecraft (Photos) by LagosOrigin: 5:35pm On Aug 22, 2025
And we will donate all the big rats In Lagos and flies in slummy Lagos for free as our support for this project
Re: Russia Launches 75 Rats, 1500 Flies Into Space On Bion-M Spacecraft (Photos) by WriteerNg: 5:50pm On Aug 22, 2025
Russia is far ahead in the space race. Russia won the Space race, ICBM race and Hypersonic weapon race.

They were the first in space.

The first man, the first woman, the first dog, the first unmanned object in space were Russian.
Re: Russia Launches 75 Rats, 1500 Flies Into Space On Bion-M Spacecraft (Photos) by Bananapill: 5:50pm On Aug 22, 2025
Re: Russia Launches 75 Rats, 1500 Flies Into Space On Bion-M Spacecraft (Photos) by Sabadon(m): 5:50pm On Aug 22, 2025
omo wen you get money and you no see wetin you go use am do again, you go begin pay rat flight ticket. grin

on a serious note, these re the research outcome that Africans ll wait for to enjoy, never innovative angry
Re: Russia Launches 75 Rats, 1500 Flies Into Space On Bion-M Spacecraft (Photos) by mightyhazel: 5:51pm On Aug 22, 2025
What's the life span of flies again? Abi the flies will reproduce offsprings there
Re: Russia Launches 75 Rats, 1500 Flies Into Space On Bion-M Spacecraft (Photos) by PheelzAlmighty: 5:51pm On Aug 22, 2025
And Where's Nigeria again huh


Very very yeye country
Re: Russia Launches 75 Rats, 1500 Flies Into Space On Bion-M Spacecraft (Photos) by orikoku: 5:51pm On Aug 22, 2025
While my country is still struggling to produce toothpick, when God. God when?
Re: Russia Launches 75 Rats, 1500 Flies Into Space On Bion-M Spacecraft (Photos) by AbuAeesha: 5:51pm On Aug 22, 2025
Hmmm
rat and fly sef don first person enter space 😢
Re: Russia Launches 75 Rats, 1500 Flies Into Space On Bion-M Spacecraft (Photos) by Nobody: 5:52pm On Aug 22, 2025
Real huh angry

Never got better

Wow crazy that Russia has been busy 😳
Re: Russia Launches 75 Rats, 1500 Flies Into Space On Bion-M Spacecraft (Photos) by matrix199(m): 5:53pm On Aug 22, 2025
They should have waited to carry this particular rat for my bedroom way no gree me rest
Re: Russia Launches 75 Rats, 1500 Flies Into Space On Bion-M Spacecraft (Photos) by Neddyogu(m): 5:53pm On Aug 22, 2025
So laidis rat don first me enter space shuttle. This ain't fair naa
Re: Russia Launches 75 Rats, 1500 Flies Into Space On Bion-M Spacecraft (Photos) by wasi9ice: 5:53pm On Aug 22, 2025
It's beautiful ,
I hope Nigeria will come to this level someday
Re: Russia Launches 75 Rats, 1500 Flies Into Space On Bion-M Spacecraft (Photos) by dynicks(m): 5:55pm On Aug 22, 2025
And Nigeria is still behind playing truancy.....

The leaders are only expertised in looting and re-looting ...
Re: Russia Launches 75 Rats, 1500 Flies Into Space On Bion-M Spacecraft (Photos) by Truvelisback(m): 5:57pm On Aug 22, 2025
Bananapill:
Where are the rats?
Nation's are advancing and my beloved nation doesn't want to.
Nigeria is advancing in abject poverty, hunger, hardship and terrorism.
Re: Russia Launches 75 Rats, 1500 Flies Into Space On Bion-M Spacecraft (Photos) by israelmao(m): 5:58pm On Aug 22, 2025
Nigeria launched Egusi into space while Russia launched rats and flies.The next habitable planet is being tried out gradually.The world may have many issues to contend with if this planet is finally found habitable.Some people could commit crimes on planet earth and launch into space to escape long arms of law.
Re: Russia Launches 75 Rats, 1500 Flies Into Space On Bion-M Spacecraft (Photos) by igatit: 5:58pm On Aug 22, 2025
Just look at how other countries are advancing.

Go to Nigeria and it's a total mess with dilapidated government. Looters and dream crashers with inhumane policies.
Re: Russia Launches 75 Rats, 1500 Flies Into Space On Bion-M Spacecraft (Photos) by maasoap(m): 6:01pm On Aug 22, 2025
mightyhazel:
What's the life span of flies again? Abi the flies will reproduce offsprings there
Not only flies are in the spacecraft. If flies die out within the few days, study will continue with the rest of the organisms
Re: Russia Launches 75 Rats, 1500 Flies Into Space On Bion-M Spacecraft (Photos) by Lexusgs430: 6:01pm On Aug 22, 2025
A moments silence for the poor rats...... 😂

Putin add the remaining characters, biko.... 😉
Re: Russia Launches 75 Rats, 1500 Flies Into Space On Bion-M Spacecraft (Photos) by zoedew: 6:03pm On Aug 22, 2025
LoyaltyNHonesty:
Russia is just so good in science. They were the first in space.
Just their language! I wish I knew Russian language! Russian words don’t make meaning to me.
Re: Russia Launches 75 Rats, 1500 Flies Into Space On Bion-M Spacecraft (Photos) by yinchar(m): 6:06pm On Aug 22, 2025
Nairaland has been CAPTURED

Thank you for your attention to this matter
Re: Russia Launches 75 Rats, 1500 Flies Into Space On Bion-M Spacecraft (Photos) by LegacyB: 6:07pm On Aug 22, 2025
dynicks:
And Nigeria is still behind playing truancy.....

The leaders are only expertised in looting and re-looting ...
And what have you contributed to improve things? Abi Russians na spirits. Yes we have bad leadership . And it is true we have terrible citizens too.
1 2 3 Reply

Russian Drone Flies Into Poland & Nato’s Air Space Again (Photos)Russia Launches 80 Hypersonic Missiles Against UkraineRussia Launches New "SATAN 2" Nuclear Inter-Continental Ballistic Missile (Pix)234

Israel, Hamas Agree Ceasefire Deal, Release Of HostagesUS Plans To Station Nuclear Weapons In UK As Threat Of WW3 With Russia IncreasesIDF Kills 11 Terrorists Who Participated In The Oct 7 Massacre In Israel