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BION M1 (39130)
COSPAR: 2013-015A | Alt Name: Bion-M No. 1
DECAYED
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Launch Details
Launch Date
April 19, 2013
Launch Site
Launch Pad
LC31
Launch Vehicle
Soyuz-2-1A
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
39130
International Designator
2013-015A
Decay Date
5/19/2013
Basic Satellite Info
Name
BION M1
Alternative Name
Bion-M No. 1
Type
Payload
Status
Decayed
Owner
FKA
Country
Russia
Constellation
N/A
Related Satellites
Major Events
N/A
Summary
The BION M1 satellite, also known as Bion-M No. 1, was launched on April 19, 2013, from the TYMSC launch site using a Soyuz-2-1A vehicle from LC31. This Russian satellite operates for life science missions and has dimensions of 6.5 meters in length and diameter, with a span also measuring 6.5 meters. It weighs 2415 kilograms at launch and is designed to have a lifespan of approximately six months. BION M1 uses two deployable solar arrays and batteries for power and features a shape described as a sphere plus cone with two pans. The satellite was manufactured by PROGT for the FKA and is part of the Yantar Bus configuration.
Physical Characteristics
Length
6.5
Diameter
2.4
Span
6.5
Dry Mass
2415
Launch Mass
2415
Shape
Sphere + Cone+ 2 Pan
Radar Cross Section
10.5325
Visual Magnitude
Unknown
Color
Unknown
Material Composition
Unknown
Technical Details
Payload
Bion-M No. 1
Purpose
Life Science
Mission
Life Science
Manufacturer
PROGT
Life Expectancy
6 months (design)
Bus
Bion-M
Configuration
Yantar Bus
Motor
Unknown
Equipment
Unknown
Power System
2 deployable solar arrays, batteries
ADCS
Unknown
Transmitter Frequency
Unknown
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