Bion No. 1
Re-entered 22 Nov 1973Bion No. 1 (NORAD 6913, COSPAR 1973-083A) was a SU satellite that re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 22 Nov 1973, launched on 31 Oct 1973 on the Bion No. 1 mission. It was operated by IMBP / TSKBE3 as part of the Bion programme. The spacecraft was built by TSKBE3 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. 1?
Bion No. 1 re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 22 Nov 1973, ending a mission that began with its launch in 1973. Objects in low orbits are gradually slowed by atmospheric drag until they fall back and burn up on re-entry.
When did Bion No. 1 re-enter the atmosphere?
Bion No. 1 re-entered on 22 Nov 1973, according to Orbital Radar's historical catalogue records.
Who operated and built Bion No. 1?
Bion No. 1 was operated by IMBP / TSKBE3 and built by TSKBE3 (SU).