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FOTON-M4 Satellite
КА «Фотон-М» №4 предназначен для проведения в условиях микрогавитации исследований в области космической технологии и биотехнологии.
FOTON-M4 Satellite
Foton-M4 is designed to accommodate scientific and technology-test experiments, facilities for generation of materials and biological preparations under conditions of orbital flight. Such research is done for the benefit of various industries and sciences, as well as international commercial collaboration.
15 satellites have been launched since 1985 in the frames of Foton program.
The new Foton-M4 launch is on the schedule, details. |
FOTON-M4 Satellite
Foton-M4 specification |
Average altitude of operating orbit |
575 km |
Satellite mass |
6840 kg |
Research hardware mass: | |
§ inside the reentry module |
600 kg |
§ outside the satellite |
250 kg |
Research hardware average daily power consumption |
900 W |
Temperature inside the reentry module |
10-30 °С |
Orbital life |
up to 60 days |