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Start-1

Start-1

Start family · built by Moscow Institute of Thermal Technology · maiden flight 1993-03-25

Profile data last updated: 2026-08-29T15:37:07.354998+00:00 | 7531-10-18

Start-1 is a Russian satellite launch vehicle based on the RT-2PM Topol, a Soviet intercontinental ballistic missile developed by Moscow Institute of Thermal Technology.

Specifications

22.7 mLength
1.61 mDiameter
47 tLaunch mass
4Stages
887 kNLiftoff thrust

Payload Capacity

632 kgTo LEO

Lifetime Launch Record

As reported by Launch Library 2 across this rocket's entire history, not just the launches tracked on this site.

5Total launches
5Successful
0Failed
0Upcoming

Launches Tracked on This Site

5In our archive
100.0%Success rate
Mar 25, 1993 13:15 UTCEarliest tracked
Apr 25, 2006 16:47 UTCMost recent
MissionDateStatus
Start-1 | EROS B Apr 25, 2006 16:47 UTC Success
Start-1 | Odin Feb 20, 2001 08:48 UTC Success
Start-1 | EROS A1 Dec 05, 2000 12:32 UTC Success
Start-1 | EarlyBird Dec 24, 1997 13:32 UTC Success
Start-1 | EKA-1 Mar 25, 1993 13:15 UTC Success

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