Foton-M
Foton-M
Foton-M is an improved version of the Foton microgravity spacecraft. It has an increased battery capacity using lithium cells, better thermal control and a new telemetry and telecommand unit for increased data flow rate. Orbital life time is 15 days.
The first launch failed, when the Soyuz-U carrier rocket exploded few seconds after launch. ESA has contracted for two more flights in 2005 and 2006.
| Nation: | Russia |
|---|---|
| Type / Application: | Micro-gravity |
| Operator: | |
| Contractors: | TsSKB Samara |
| Equipment: | |
| Configuration: | Zenit bus |
| Propulsion: | 11D82M |
| Power: | Batteries |
| Lifetime: | |
| Mass: | 6410 kg |
| Orbit: |
| Satellite | Date | LS | Launch Vehicle | Remarks | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Foton-M 1 (Foton 13) | 15.10.2002 | Pl | F | Soyuz-U | |
| Foton-M 2 (Foton 14) | 31.05.2005 | TB | Soyuz-U | ||
| Foton-M 3 (Foton 15) | 14.09.2007 | TB | Soyuz-U | with YES2 |
Further Bion and Foton missions:
