Bion No. 9
Re-entered 29 Sep 1989Bion No. 9 (NORAD 20242, COSPAR 1989-075A) was a SU satellite that re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 29 Sep 1989, launched on 15 Sep 1989 on the Bion No. 9 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. 9?
Bion No. 9 re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 29 Sep 1989, ending a mission that began with its launch in 1989. Objects in low orbits are gradually slowed by atmospheric drag until they fall back and burn up on re-entry.
When did Bion No. 9 re-enter the atmosphere?
Bion No. 9 re-entered on 29 Sep 1989, according to Orbital Radar's historical catalogue records.
Who operated and built Bion No. 9?
Bion No. 9 was operated by IMBP / TSSKB and built by TSSKB (SU).