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97/2/5 Satellite, replica, Cosmos 782 (Bion-3), metal / wood / plastic, Exhibition Centre, Academy of Sciences of the Soviet Union, Union of Soviet Socialist Republics (USSR), about 1975-1984. Click to enlarge.
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Replica Cosmos-782 (Bion-3) satellite

This is a full-scale replica of biosatellite Cosmos-782, also known as Bion-3. Biosatellites were a series of satellites focused on space medicine. Cosmos-782 was the first joint biomedical research spaceflight launched by the Union of Soviet Socialist Republics (Soviet Union) and United States of America (United States), following the Science and Applications Agreement made between the two countries in 1971.

The satellite was launched from Plesetsk Cosmodrome, a Russian spaceport located …

Summary

Object No.

97/2/5

Object Statement

Satellite, replica, Cosmos 782 (Bion-3), metal / wood / plastic, Exhibition Centre, Academy of Sciences of the Soviet Union, Union of Soviet Socialist Republics (USSR), about 1975-1984

Physical Description

A full scale replica of the Cosmos 782 biological research satellite, also known as Bion-3. The spacecraft consists of a spherical, polished metal main body, fitted with observation windows, with a short, cylindrical service module at one end, and a conical propulsion/service module at the other end. This replica is fitted with an electrical system that allows internal illumination, highlighting the internal experimental apparatus, which includes models of the laboratory rats used on the spacecraft. Small fittings on this replica may be actual flight hardware, used instead of making reproductions of awkwardly shaped parts. The replica stands on a large, v shaped base, painted grey.

Short URL

https://ma.as/157006

Dimensions

Height

3000 mm

Width

1500 mm

Source

Credit Line

Purchased 1997

Acquisition Date

19 January 1997

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