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Soyuz U | Bion 9
Soyuz U | Bion 9 launched on Fri, Sep 15, 1989, 06:30 AM UTC — a Soviet Space Program mission.
Launch SuccessfulSoviet Space Program
Lifted offNET Sep 1989
NET Fri, Sep 15, 1989, 06:30 AM UTC
Mission profile
The flight at a glance
Soyuz UVehicle
Soviet Space ProgramProvider
41/1Pad
Plesetsk Cosmodrome, Russian FederationLocation
BiologyMission type
Low Earth OrbitOrbit
Flight simulation
Ascent to orbit
A representative gravity-turn climb for Soyuz U to Low Earth Orbit. Illustrative model — not this mission’s live telemetry.
Mission timeT+0:00
Altitude0.0 km
Velocity0.00 km/s
PhaseLiftoff
T+0:00 / 8:00
SimulatedRepresentative Soyuz U ascent profile — illustrative model, not this mission’s live telemetry.
The mission
Bion 9
Biological research satellite carrying live organisms
Around this launch
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Frequently asked
What time does Soyuz U | Bion 9 launch?
Soyuz U | Bion 9 is scheduled to lift off Fri, Sep 15, 1989, 06:30 AM UTC.
Where can I watch Soyuz U | Bion 9?
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Who is launching Soyuz U | Bion 9?
Soyuz U | Bion 9 is an Soviet Space Program mission flying on a Soyuz U.
Where does Soyuz U | Bion 9 launch from?
It lifts off from 41/1, Plesetsk Cosmodrome, Russian Federation.