Launch Details

Space launch mission information

Soyuz 2.1b | Bion-M No. 2

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11 days ago8/20/2025, 5:13:10 PM
Soyuz 2.1b | Bion-M No. 2

Mission Description

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.

Launch Videos

Трансляция запуска спутника «Бион-М» № 2

Трансляция запуска спутника «Бион-М» № 2

Трансляция запуска спутника «Бион-М» № 2

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Launch success.

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Launch Details

Launch Window

8/20/2025, 5:13:10 PM

Rocket Details

Soyuz 2.1b

Family: Soyuz

Launch Facility

31/6

Baikonur Cosmodrome, Republic of Kazakhstan