Pion 1

Russia

Spacecraft nº:

Russian satellite nº:

Launch data:

Designation	20056 / 89038C
Launch date	25 May 1989
Launch site	Pl
Launch vehicle	Soyuz-U
Mission
Perigee / Apogee	km
Eccentricity
Inclination	°
Period	min

Spacecraft data:

Prime contractor
Operator
Platform
Mass at launch	kg
Dry Mass	kg
Basic shape
Dimension (m)
Solar array
Stabilization
DC power

Decay:

Descent date:	23 Jul 1989
Lifetime:

Mission details:

Pravda reports that two separable 'Pion' air density research subsatellites were carried into orbit with Resurs-F. The satellites, built by students at the Korolev Aviation Institute in Kubyshev.

Ref.: #1, #7(JR18) - update: 06.09.08