Bion No. 10
Re-entered 10 Jan 1993Bion No. 10 (NORAD 22300, COSPAR 1992-095A) was a RU satellite that re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 10 Jan 1993, launched on 29 Dec 1992 on the Bion No. 10 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. 10?
Bion No. 10 re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 10 Jan 1993, ending a mission that began with its launch in 1992. Objects in low orbits are gradually slowed by atmospheric drag until they fall back and burn up on re-entry.
When did Bion No. 10 re-enter the atmosphere?
Bion No. 10 re-entered on 10 Jan 1993, according to Orbital Radar's historical catalogue records.
Who operated and built Bion No. 10?
Bion No. 10 was operated by IMBP / TSSKB and built by TSSKB (RU).