# Bion 1

> satellite

**Wikidata**: [Q25323](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q25323)  
**Wikipedia**: [English](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kosmos_605)  
**Source**: https://4ort.xyz/entity/bion-1

## Summary
Bion 1 is a Soviet artificial satellite launched on October 31, 1973, as part of the Bion series of spacecraft. Also known as Kosmos 605, it was launched from Plesetsk Cosmodrome Site 43 aboard a Soyuz-U rocket and operated by the Russian Academy of Sciences.

## Key Facts
- Launch date: October 31, 1973
- Spacecraft designation: Kosmos 605 (Бион-1)
- SCN (Satellite Catalog Number): 06913
- COSPAR ID: 1973-083A
- Launch vehicle: Soyuz-U
- Launch site: Plesetsk Cosmodrome Site 43
- Launch time: 18:24:59
- Operator: Russian Academy of Sciences
- Manufacturer: Progress State Research and Production Rocket Space Center
- Part of: Bion series of satellites
- Followed by: Bion 2
- Wikipedia title: Kosmos 605
- Sitelink count: 12

## FAQs
### Q: When was Bion 1 launched?
A: Bion 1 was launched on October 31, 1973.

### Q: What rocket was used to launch Bion 1?
A: Bion 1 was launched using a Soyuz-U rocket.

### Q: Where was Bion 1 launched from?
A: Bion 1 was launched from Plesetsk Cosmodrome Site 43.

### Q: Who operated Bion 1?
A: Bion 1 was operated by the Russian Academy of Sciences.

### Q: What is the relationship between Bion 1 and Bion 2?
A: Bion 1 was followed by Bion 2 in the Bion series of satellites.

## Why It Matters
Bion 1 represents an important milestone in the Soviet space program as the first satellite in the Bion series. The Bion satellites were part of the broader Soviet space research infrastructure that contributed to scientific knowledge about space operations and satellite technologies during the Cold War era. As an artificial satellite of Earth, Bion 1 expanded the capabilities of Soviet space research and laid the groundwork for subsequent missions in the Bion series.

## Notable For
- Being the first satellite in the Bion series
- Launching on October 31, 1973, aboard a Soyuz-U rocket from Plesetsk Cosmodrome
- Being designated as both Bion 1 and Kosmos 605
- Being operated by the Russian Academy of Sciences
- Preceding Bion 2 in the satellite series

## Body
### Overview
Bion 1, also known as Kosmos 605, was the first satellite in the Bion series of Soviet spacecraft. Launched on October 31, 1973, it was part of a broader class of satellites focused on space research.

### Mission Details
The satellite was launched at 18:24:59 from Plesetsk Cosmodrome Site 43 aboard a Soyuz-U rocket. It had the COSPAR ID 1973-083A and was assigned the Satellite Catalog Number (SCN) 06913.

### Operational Context
Bion 1 was operated by the Russian Academy of Sciences and was part of the larger Bion satellite class. It was an artificial satellite of Earth, designed for space research purposes.

### Historical Significance
As the first in the Bion series, Bion 1 established the foundation for subsequent satellites in this class. It was followed by Bion 2, continuing the program's focus on space research.

### Technical Specifications
The satellite was launched using a Soyuz-U rocket, a variant of the Soyuz rocket design. The launch vehicle was developed by the Soviet Union and was a key component of their space program during that period.

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## References

1. Jonathan's Space Report
2. Freebase Data Dumps. 2013