RUSSIAN SPACE FORCES

Soyuz-U-PVB | Bion 10

SUCCESSDec 29, 1992 at 13:30 UTCSoyuz-U-PVB
PAD43/3 (43L)
SITEPlesetsk Cosmodrome, Russian Federation →
ORBITLow Earth Orbit
TYPEBiology

Biological research satellite carrying live organisms

VEHICLE
Soyuz-U-PVB
MISSION
Bion 10
MISSION TYPE
Biology
TARGET ORBIT
Low Earth Orbit
LAUNCH PAD
43/3 (43L)
COUNTRY
RUS
CONFIRMEDPrecision: Minute
LAUNCH LIBRARY 2 PRIMARY
API ID: 780683aa-f79e-4507-94be-fdc1a1eff095
Reported date: Dec 29, 1992 at 13:30 UTC
Last synced: 5 hours ago
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MANUFACTURER
Progress Rocket Space Center
VARIANT
U-PVB
FLIGHTS
74
SUCCESSES
72
SUCCESS RATE
97.3%

A Russian orbital launch vehicle. A version of the Soyuz-U with safety modifications to prevent and resist fires in all stages and the upper stage avionics compartment.

When is the Soyuz-U-PVB | Bion 10 launch?
The Soyuz-U-PVB | Bion 10 is scheduled for Tuesday, December 29, 1992 at 1:30 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 10?
The Soyuz-U-PVB | Bion 10 mission uses the Soyuz-U-PVB rocket, manufactured by Progress Rocket Space Center. The Soyuz-U-PVB has flown 74 times with a 97.3% success rate.
Where is the Soyuz-U-PVB | Bion 10 launching from?
The launch takes place from 43/3 (43L) at Plesetsk Cosmodrome, Russian Federation.
What orbit is Bion 10 going to?
The Bion 10 mission is targeting Low Earth Orbit.
Who is launching Bion 10?
The Soyuz-U-PVB | Bion 10 is operated by Russian Space Forces.
Can I watch the Soyuz-U-PVB | Bion 10 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.
Mar 29, 2026 03:06 UTC
Launch added to tracker
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Mar 29, 2026 03:06 UTC
Launch date set: Dec 29, 1992 at 13:30 UTC
NET (No Earlier Than) confirmed by Russian Space Forces
Mar 29, 2026 03:06 UTC
Launch completed successfully
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Last data sync: 5 hours ago
Launch Library 25 hours ago
Launch ID: 780683aa-f79e-4507-94be-fdc1a1eff095
Open-Meteo Weather5 hours ago
Pad weather at 62.93, 40.45