Start-1
Russian ICBM-derived solid-fuel small-lift orbital rocket
A decommissioned Topol ICBM repurposed as a small satellite launcher, Start-1 launched from a mobile erector — the same transporter the missile used in the field. Five flights between 1993 and 2006; the last carried an Israeli Earth-observation satellite before the programme ended for lack of commercial demand.
Service 1993–2006
1993 to 2026
1993 first flight 2006 last flight
- launches
- 7
- success · 6/7
- 86%
Full Launch History
2026 H1Pending | Mission TBA Russia • Start-1 M |
Apr 25, 2006 | EROS B Russia • Start-1 |
Feb 20, 2001 | Odin Russia • Start-1 |
Dec 5, 2000 | EROS-A Russia • Start-1 |
Dec 24, 1997 | Early Bird 1 Russia • Start-1 |
Mar 4, 1997 | Zeya Russia • Start-1 1.2 |
Mar 28, 1995Failure | EKA-2 / Gurwin / Unamsat Russia • Start-1 Start |
Mar 25, 1993 | EKA-1 Russia • Start-1 |