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MITT - Start-1

Launcher name Start-1
Launcher status Operational, Retired
First launch 1993
Launch delay First announced launch: 1993
Launches 7
Performance 167 kg
Propellant type Solid
Reusability Not planned
Comment

Plans to start flying again in 2022 thanks to the increasing small satellite market.
Photos MITT
Photo sources [1]
 
Logo MITT logo
Name Moscow Institute of Thermal Technology
Funding Yes
Country Russia
Established 1991
 

Last modified: 2022-12-14

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