Soyuz 2.1a | Bion-M No. 2
To Be Confirmed
Launch Information
Launch Provider:
Russian Federal Space Agency (ROSCOSMOS)
Launch Date:
August 20, 2025 17:13 UTC
Window Start:
2025-08-20T17:13:00Z
Window End:
2025-08-20T17:13:00Z
Rocket Details
Rocket:
Soyuz 2.1a
Configuration:
Launch Location
Launch Pad:
31/6
Location:
Baikonur Cosmodrome, Republic of Kazakhstan, Kazakhstan
Mission Details
Mission Name:
Bion-M No. 2
Type:
Biology
Orbit:
Low Earth Orbit
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.