Bion-M No. 2
Re-entered 19 Sep 2025Bion-M No. 2 (NORAD 65265, COSPAR 2025-181A) was a RU satellite that re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 19 Sep 2025, launched on 20 Aug 2025 on the Bion-M No. 2 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 2,500 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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What happened to Bion-M No. 2?
Bion-M No. 2 re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 19 Sep 2025, ending a mission that began with its launch in 2025. 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. 2 re-enter the atmosphere?
Bion-M No. 2 re-entered on 19 Sep 2025, according to Orbital Radar's historical catalogue records.
Who operated and built Bion-M No. 2?
Bion-M No. 2 was operated by FKA and built by PROGT (RU).