Also called Bion 1
Launch data:
| Designation | 06913 / 73083A |
| Launch date | 31 Oct 1973 |
| Launch site | Pl, LC-43/3 |
| Launch vehicle: | Soyuz-U (11A511U) |
| Mission | Biological sat. |
| Satellite type | Bion #1 & Nauka |
| Perigee / Apogee | 213 / 403 km |
| Inclination | 62.8° |
| Period | 90.7 min |
Spacecraft data:
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| Mass at launch | 6000 kg |
| Dry Mass | kg |
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Mission:
Investigation of the influence of space flight on living organisms and testing of life-support
systems for biological entities. Capsule recovered 53 deg 29 min N, 65 deg 27 min E.
End of life
Ref: #1, #15 - update: 20.09.08