Bion No. 7
Re-entered 17 Jul 1985Bion No. 7 (NORAD 15891, COSPAR 1985-059A) was a SU satellite that re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 17 Jul 1985, launched on 10 Jul 1985 on the Bion No. 7 mission. It was operated by IMBP / TSSKB as part of the Bion programme. The spacecraft was built by TSSKB on the Bion bus, with a mass of 2,040 kg. Like most satellites in low orbits, it was gradually slowed by atmospheric drag until re-entry. Historical record from Orbital Radar's satellite archive, cross-referenced with the live satellite catalogue.
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Frequently asked questions
What happened to Bion No. 7?
Bion No. 7 re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 17 Jul 1985, ending a mission that began with its launch in 1985. Objects in low orbits are gradually slowed by atmospheric drag until they fall back and burn up on re-entry.
When did Bion No. 7 re-enter the atmosphere?
Bion No. 7 re-entered on 17 Jul 1985, according to Orbital Radar's historical catalogue records.
Who operated and built Bion No. 7?
Bion No. 7 was operated by IMBP / TSSKB and built by TSSKB (SU).