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Russia's Bion-M No. 2 Launches Mice for Space Study

8/18/2025

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Russia will launch the Bion-M No. 2 biosatellite on August 20 from Kazakhstan, carrying 75 mice and specimens.
The mission will last 30 days to study radiation effects on living organisms.
It will also include lunar simulants to evaluate responses to space conditions, supporting future moon exploration.

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Russia will launch the Bion-M No. 2 biosatellite on August 20 from Kazakhstan, carrying 75 mice and specimens.
The mission will last 30 days to study radiation effects on living organisms.
It will also include lunar simulants to evaluate responses to space conditions, supporting future moon exploration.