Bion No. 3
Re-entered 15 Dec 1975Bion No. 3 (NORAD 8450, COSPAR 1975-110A) was a SU satellite that re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 15 Dec 1975, launched on 25 Nov 1975 on the Bion No. 3 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. 3?
Bion No. 3 re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 15 Dec 1975, ending a mission that began with its launch in 1975. Objects in low orbits are gradually slowed by atmospheric drag until they fall back and burn up on re-entry.
When did Bion No. 3 re-enter the atmosphere?
Bion No. 3 re-entered on 15 Dec 1975, according to Orbital Radar's historical catalogue records.
Who operated and built Bion No. 3?
Bion No. 3 was operated by IMBP / TSSKB and built by TSSKB (SU).