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The microgravitational space platform "Foton-M" is intended
for realization of experiments in the field of a space process engineering,
manufacture of materials and biological preparations in interests of different
industries and sciences, and also implementation of international cooperating
on the commercial basis.
| Orbital parameters: |
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| - maximum altitude |
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| - minimum altitude |
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| - inclination |
62º49,5' 6'' |
| S/C mass |
6535 kg |
| Mass of descending vehicle |
2550 kg |
| Payload mass |
650 kg |
| Orbital lifetime |
12 days |
| Type of flight |
nonoriented |
Daily average energy consumption
of the payload elements
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up to 800 W |
Air temperature inside the reentry
capsule
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from +10º to +30º C |
| Launch vehicle |
"Soyuz" |
| Launching site |
Baykonur |
| Date of launch |
September 14, 2007 |
| Time of launch |
~ 14h: 00 min (DMT) |
Scientific data transmission to
the ground:
- via a radio-telemetry channel to the receiving
stations situated within the territory of Russia;
- via TeleSupport system to the receiving
stations situated in Sweden;
- inside the reentry capsule when the soft
landing takes place.
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