Bion-M No. 2
Bion-M No. 2 launched on Soyuz 2.1b (Russian Federal Space Agency (ROSCOSMOS)) from Baikonur Cosmodrome, Republic of Kazakhstan, Wed, 20 Aug 2025, 17:13 UTC. Result: Launch Successful.
Bion-M is the next generation of Russian biological research satellites. While retaining the Vostok/Zenit-derived reentry module of the earlier Bion, the propulsion module has been replace by a Yantar type module, which provides maneuvering capabilities and longer mission support. The mission duration has been increased to up to 6 months by using solar cells for energy generation. The weight of scientific equipment has been increased by 100 kilograms.
- Rocket
- Soyuz 2.1b
- Provider
- Russian Federal Space Agency (ROSCOSMOS)
- Launch site
- 31/6, Baikonur Cosmodrome, Republic of Kazakhstan
- Destination
- Low Earth Orbit
- Status
- Launch Successful
- Mission type
- Biology