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Bion-M No. 1

Bion-M No. 1 was a recoverable Russian biosatellite launched on 19 April 2013 for a 30-day research mission. More than 70 experiments studied the effects of microgravity and radiation on animals, plants, microorganisms, cells, and materials before its descent module landed in the Orenburg region on 19 May 2013.

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Bion-M1Bion-M No.1
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Bion-M No. 1
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retired

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Bion-M No. 1 was a recoverable Russian biosatellite launched on 19 April 2013 for a 30-day research mission. More than 70 experiments studied the effects of microgravity and radiation on animals, plants, microorganisms, cells, and materials before its descent module landed in the Orenburg region on 19 May 2013.
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Creation Time
July 22, 2026 at 20:00:44 UTC
Updated Time
July 22, 2026 at 20:00:44 UTC

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First Flight Date
2013-04-19
Last Flight Date
2013-05-19
Serial Number
1
Vehicle Code
Bion-M No. 1