Preliminary results of scientific research on biosatellite KOSMOS-1129

Technical Report · Fri Aug 01 04:00:00 EDT 1980

OSTI ID:5546627

The first physiological study aimed at deeper examination mechanisms of weightlessness and adaptation/readaptation is described. It dealt with metabolism, support motor changes and nonspecific changes connected with stress reaction. Wistar rats were used in a triple setup: flight/vivarium/biosatellite mockup. Animal condition was assessed on motor activity and body temperature. Extensive tables show weight, blood and enzyme analysis, etc. Animals groups were labeled: stress, behavior, body composition, biorhythm, ontogenesis. The second or biological study dealt with tumorous carrot tissues but humidity control was defective: some indices are reported such as cell membrane permeability, tissue respiration, etc. It also was concerned with a fowl embryogenetic experiment (Japanese quail) but mechanical effects on landing reduced its success. The third study, on radiation dosimetry, presents a little tabulated data but chiefly gives lists of satellite detector units of different kinds and from different countries.

• Research Organization: National Aeronautics and Space Administration, Washington, DC (USA)
• OSTI ID: 5546627
• Report Number(s): NASA-TM-76287
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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