# Foton M-3
**Wikidata**: [Q9261965](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q9261965)  
**Source**: https://4ort.xyz/entity/foton-m-3

## Summary
Foton M-3 was an unmanned spacecraft mission in the Foton-M series, launched on September 14, 2007, as an artificial satellite of Earth using a Soyuz-U rocket. It was manufactured by the Progress State Research and Production Rocket Space Center.

## Key Facts
- **Class:** Foton-M (spacecraft series)
- **Instance of:** Artificial satellite of the Earth
- **Launch Date:** September 14, 2007
- **Launch Vehicle:** Soyuz-U
- **Launch Site:** Gagarin's Start
- **Manufacturer:** Progress State Research and Production Rocket Space Center
- **SCN:** 32058
- **COSPAR ID:** 2007-040A
- **Wikipedia Languages:** pl, ru

## FAQs
### Q: What was the purpose of the Foton M-3 mission?
A: Foton M-3 was an unmanned spacecraft mission conducted in microgravity conditions, specifically part of the Foton-M series designed for scientific experiments.

### Q: When and where was Foton M-3 launched?
A: Foton M-3 was launched on September 14, 2007, from Gagarin's Start using a Soyuz-U rocket.

### Q: Who built the Foton M-3 spacecraft?
A: Foton M-3 was manufactured by the Progress State Research and Production Rocket Space Center.

### Q: What identifiers are associated with Foton M-3?
A: Foton M-3 has the SCN 32058 and the COSPAR identifier 2007-040A.

## Why It Matters
Foton M-3 represents a significant platform for conducting microgravity research in the Foton-M program. Unmanned missions like Foton M-3 provide essential opportunities to study the effects of weightlessness on biological organisms, physical processes, and material science without the complexities of human presence. These experiments contribute fundamental knowledge applicable to areas like space medicine, astronomy, and Earth observation, aiding in the development of future space exploration technologies and life sciences. The Foton-M series, including M-3, serves as a crucial stepping stone for understanding long-duration spaceflight conditions.

## Notable For
- Being part of the Foton-M series of unmanned microgravity research spacecraft.
- Launching specifically on September 14, 2007.
- Utilizing a Soyuz-U launch vehicle.
- Being manufactured by the Progress State Research and Production Rocket Space Center.
- Holding the specific identifiers SCN 32058 and COSPAR ID 2007-040A.

## Body
### Classification
- **Instance Of:** Foton-M
- **Class:** Artificial satellite of the Earth

### Mission Details
- **Launch Date:** September 14, 2007
- **Significant Event:** Rocket Launch
  - **Point in Time:** 2007-09-14
  - **Location:** Gagarin's Start
- **Launch Site:** Gagarin's Start
- **Launch Vehicle:** Soyuz-U

### Identification
- **SCN:** 32058
- **COSPAR ID:** 2007-040A
- **Wikipedia Languages:** pl, ru
- **Wolfram Language Entity Code:** Entity["Satellite", "32058"]

### Production
- **Manufacturer:** Progress State Research and Production Rocket Space Center

## References

1. Jonathan's Space Report