Odin
Start-1
Russian Space Forces
Mission
Odin
- Type: Earth Science
- Orbit: Sun-Synchronous Orbit
- Launch Cost: $9,000,000
Odin is a Swedish satellite working in two disciplines: astrophysics and aeronomy, and it was named after Odin of Norse mythology.
Location
5
Svobodny Cosmodrome, Russian Federation
5 has witnessed the launch of 5 rockets, including 5 orbital launch attempts, while Svobodny Cosmodrome, Russian Federation, has been the site for 5 rocket launches.
Rocket
Moscow Institute of Thermal Technology Start-1
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.
Agency
Russian Space Forces
The Russian Space Forces are a branch of the Russian Aerospace Forces, that provides aerospace warning, air sovereignty, and protection for Russia. Having been reestablished following August 1, 2015 merger between the Russian Air Force and the Russian Aerospace Defence Forces after a 2011 dissolving of the branch. The Russian Space Forces were originally formed on August 10, 1992 and the creation of the Russian Armed Forces.