Start-1 | EKA-1

Russian Space Forces flew Start-1 | EKA-1 on a Start-1 out of Plesetsk Cosmodrome, Russian Federation, placing its payload in LEO.

Launch time
Status
SUCCESS
Operator
Russian Space Forces
Mission type
Test Flight
Rocket
Start-1
Launch site
Plesetsk Cosmodrome, Russian Federation
Launch pad
158
Payload
—
Target orbit
LEO
Start-1 | EKA-1 cover image

Mission timeline

  1. 1993-03-25T13:15:27.000Z
    Liftoff
    Start-1 roars off the pad at Plesetsk Cosmodrome, Russian Federation.
  2. Max-Q
    The vehicle reaches Max Q, the highest aerodynamic load of the flight.
  3. Main engine cutoff (MECO)
    MECO — first-stage propulsion ends after a nominal burn.
  4. Stage separation
    Clean stage separation confirmed.
  5. Second-stage ignition
    The upper-stage engine lights up after separation.
  6. Orbit insertion
    Orbit insertion confirmed — now circling in LEO.
  7. Mission success
    All mission objectives achieved.

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