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May 24, 2013

Russian Satellite a 'Success' Despite Animal Deaths
Moscow (RIA Novosti) May 24, 2013
Russia's Bion-M1 biological research satellite, which recently carried rodents, microorganisms and plants on a month-long space flight, successfully accomplished its mission, an official said on Wednesday, despite the death of most of the animals on board. "The spacecraft did not show any noticeable failures and has accomplished its program in full," said Vladimir Sychev, deputy director of Russia's Institute of Medical and Biological Studies. Russia launched the Bion-1M satellite, its first ... read more

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