MISSION OVERVIEW
Four small satellites were launched atop the Dnepr launch vehicle : MegSat 1, UniSat 1, TiungSat 1 as well as SaudiSat 1a and 1b. MegSat 1 is the second MegSat satellite. It is a LEO communications satellite. UniSat 1 is an Italian satellite developed and operated by GAUSS (La Sapienza University of Rome). TiungSAT-1 or MySat (Malaysian Satellite) is the first microsatellite for the Astronautic Technology (M) SDN. BHD. Company (ATSB) in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. Saudisat-1a and Saudisat-1b (Saudi Arabian Satellite) are the first Saudi Arabian micro satellites.
LAUNCH DETAILS
VEHICLE
DneprAGENCY
ISC Kosmotras
MISSION
SmallSat Rideshare
MISSION TYPE
Communications
TARGET ORBIT
Low Earth Orbit
LAUNCH PAD
109/95
LAUNCH SITE
Baikonur Cosmodrome, Republic of KazakhstanCOUNTRY
RUS
LAUNCH TIME VERIFICATION
CONFIRMEDPrecision: Minute
LAUNCH LIBRARY 2 PRIMARY
API ID: b1d7f58b-1ad9-443b-b006-c95f1316e3b7
Reported date: Sep 26, 2000 at 10:05 UTC
Last synced: 5 minutes ago
This launch date and time are confirmed by the launch provider. Countdown is active.
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VEHICLE — Dnepr →
MANUFACTURER
ISC Kosmotras
VARIANT
1
FLIGHTS
22
SUCCESSES
21
SUCCESS RATE
95.5%
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
When is the Dnepr | SmallSat Rideshare launch?
The Dnepr | SmallSat Rideshare is scheduled for Tuesday, September 26, 2000 at 10:05 AM UTC. This is the NET (No Earlier Than) time and may be subject to change. Current status: SUCCESS.
What rocket is being used for SmallSat Rideshare?
The Dnepr | SmallSat Rideshare mission uses the Dnepr rocket, manufactured by ISC Kosmotras. The Dnepr has flown 22 times with a 95.5% success rate.
Where is the Dnepr | SmallSat Rideshare launching from?
The launch takes place from 109/95 at Baikonur Cosmodrome, Republic of Kazakhstan.
What orbit is SmallSat Rideshare going to?
The SmallSat Rideshare mission is targeting Low Earth Orbit.
Who is launching SmallSat Rideshare?
The Dnepr | SmallSat Rideshare is operated by ISC Kosmotras.
Can I watch the Dnepr | SmallSat Rideshare launch live?
Yes. Visit the launch detail page on Space Launch Live for embedded YouTube webcasts, replay videos, and links to live coverage from SpaceX, NASA, NASASpaceflight, and other channels.
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Mar 29, 2026 01:16 UTC
Launch added to tracker
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Mar 29, 2026 01:16 UTC
Launch date set: Sep 26, 2000 at 10:05 UTC
NET (No Earlier Than) confirmed by ISC Kosmotras
Mar 29, 2026 01:16 UTC
Launch completed successfully
Updated via Launch Library 2
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Launch ID: b1d7f58b-1ad9-443b-b006-c95f1316e3b7
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●Open-Meteo Weather1 day ago
Pad weather at 45.95, 63.5
Mission Profile
SmallSat Rideshare was a Dnepr 1 mission operated by ISC Kosmotras that lifted off from 109/95, Baikonur Cosmodrome, Republic of Kazakhstan on September 26, 2000. The flight carried its payload on a communications mission to Low Earth Orbit. The launch was a success.