Bion-M No. 1
Re-entered 19 May 2013Bion-M No. 1 (NORAD 39130, COSPAR 2013-015A) was a RU satellite that re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 19 May 2013, launched on 19 Apr 2013 on the Bion-M No. 1/Cubesats mission. It was operated by FKA as part of the Bion programme. The spacecraft was built by PROGT on the Bion-M bus, with a mass of 2,415 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-M No. 1?
Bion-M No. 1 re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 19 May 2013, ending a mission that began with its launch in 2013. Objects in low orbits are gradually slowed by atmospheric drag until they fall back and burn up on re-entry.
When did Bion-M No. 1 re-enter the atmosphere?
Bion-M No. 1 re-entered on 19 May 2013, according to Orbital Radar's historical catalogue records.
Who operated and built Bion-M No. 1?
Bion-M No. 1 was operated by FKA and built by PROGT (RU).