MISSION OVERVIEW
Biological research satellite carrying live organisms
LAUNCH DETAILS
VEHICLE
Soyuz UAGENCY
Russian Space ForcesMISSION
Bion 11
MISSION TYPE
Biology
TARGET ORBIT
Low Earth Orbit
LAUNCH PAD
43/4 (43R)LAUNCH SITE
Plesetsk Cosmodrome, Russian FederationCOUNTRY
RUS
LAUNCH TIME VERIFICATION
CONFIRMEDPrecision: Minute
LAUNCH LIBRARY 2 PRIMARY
API ID: 9b642692-df66-49e0-b544-6d7945c28ecb
Reported date: Dec 24, 1996 at 13:50 UTC
Last synced: 7 hours ago
This launch date and time are confirmed by the launch provider. Countdown is active.
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VEHICLE — Soyuz U →
MANUFACTURER
Russian Federal Space Agency (ROSCOSMOS)
FLIGHTS
714
SUCCESSES
694
SUCCESS RATE
97.2%
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
When is the Soyuz U | Bion 11 launch?
The Soyuz U | Bion 11 is scheduled for Tuesday, December 24, 1996 at 1:50 PM UTC. This is the NET (No Earlier Than) time and may be subject to change. Current status: SUCCESS.
What rocket is being used for Bion 11?
The Soyuz U | Bion 11 mission uses the Soyuz U rocket, manufactured by Russian Federal Space Agency (ROSCOSMOS). The Soyuz U has flown 714 times with a 97.2% success rate.
Where is the Soyuz U | Bion 11 launching from?
The launch takes place from 43/4 (43R) at Plesetsk Cosmodrome, Russian Federation.
What orbit is Bion 11 going to?
The Bion 11 mission is targeting Low Earth Orbit.
Who is launching Bion 11?
The Soyuz U | Bion 11 is operated by Russian Space Forces.
Can I watch the Soyuz U | Bion 11 launch live?
Yes. Visit the launch detail page on Space Launch Live for embedded YouTube webcasts, replay videos, and links to live coverage from SpaceX, NASA, NASASpaceflight, and other channels.
LAUNCH TIMELINE
Mar 29, 2026 01:15 UTC
Launch added to tracker
Imported from Launch Library 2 API
Mar 29, 2026 01:15 UTC
Launch date set: Dec 24, 1996 at 13:50 UTC
NET (No Earlier Than) confirmed by Russian Space Forces
Mar 29, 2026 01:15 UTC
Launch completed successfully
Updated via Launch Library 2
LIVE DATA SOURCES
Last data sync: 7 hours ago
●Launch Library 27 hours ago
Launch ID: 9b642692-df66-49e0-b544-6d7945c28ecb
●Open-Meteo Weather7 hours ago
Pad weather at 62.93, 40.46
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