Foton 13

Also called Foton M1

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General

Designation	n/a
Launch date	15 Oct 2002
Country of origin	CIS
Mission	Scientific: microgravity studies
Perigee/Apogee	220/380 km
Inclination	62.8°
Period
Launch vehicle	Soyuz
Launch site	Plesetsk

Was to operate as an orbital laboratory, containing a total of 44 technological and research experiments from Russia and countries in the European Space Agency as well as the United States, Canada, Indonesia and Japan. 6425 kg at launch.

The mission was expected to last 15 days. Foton-M1 is an improved version of the Foton spacecraft, with larger battery capacity, enhanced thermal control and increased telemetry and telecommand capabilities.

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End of life

Out of service	15 Oct 2002
Cause	Launch failure
Decay

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