START-1
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START-1 is a Russian orbital (or satellite) launch vehicle based on RT-2PM Topol, a Soviet intercontinental ballistic missile developed by Moscow Institute of Thermal Technology. It was first launched March 25, 1993 (13:15 GMT) from Plesetsk, Russia and has since been launched five times from Svobodny.
[edit] Launches
- March 25, 1993 - Russia, experimental
- March 4, 1997 - Russia, Zeya
- December 24, 1997 - USA, Early Bird_(EarthWatch)
- December 5, 2000 - Israel, EROS A
- February 20, 2001 - Sweden, Odin
- April 25, 2006 - Israel, EROS B