Bion 8

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Bion 8 (Cosmos 1887) was a Bion satellite. It carried scientific instruments for continuing research into the effects of spaceflight on monkeys and other biological objects, radiation safety, and physics. Research and experiments were also carried out, within the framework of international cooperation, on the study and use of space for peaceful purposes. Taking part in the experiment were scientists from the Hungarian People's Republic, German Democratic Republic, Polish People's Republic, Romanian Socialist Republic, Czechoslovak Socialist Republic, United States, France, and European Space Agency. The mission ended after 13 days.

NSSDC ID: 1987-083A

Other Names

Biocosmos 8
Cosmos 1887
18380

Launch Date/Time: 1987-09-29 at 12:50:00 UTC

On-orbit Dry Mass: 6700 kg

References

Cosmos 1887: science overview, FASEB Journal.

v t e Bion satellites

Bion	Kosmos 110 Bion 1 (605) Bion 2 (690) Bion 3 (782) Bion 4 (936) Bion 5 (1129) Bion 6 (1514) Bion 7 (1667) Bion 8 (1887) Bion 9 (2044) Bion 10 (2229) Bion 11

Bion-M	Bion-M No.1

(Kosmos number in brackets)

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