MISSION OVERVIEW
EKA 1 and 2 were vehicle evaluation payloads on the maiden flights of the Start-1 and Start launch vehicles.
LAUNCH DETAILS
VEHICLE
Start-1
AGENCY
Russian Space ForcesMISSION
EKA-1
MISSION TYPE
Test Flight
TARGET ORBIT
Low Earth Orbit
LAUNCH PAD
158
LAUNCH SITE
Plesetsk Cosmodrome, Russian FederationCOUNTRY
RUS
LAUNCH TIME VERIFICATION
CONFIRMEDPrecision: Minute
LAUNCH LIBRARY 2 PRIMARY
API ID: 6c55baec-429a-45e0-b7fd-a4671b70052f
Reported date: Mar 25, 1993 at 13:15 UTC
Last synced: 3 hours ago
This launch date and time are confirmed by the launch provider. Countdown is active.
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VEHICLE
MANUFACTURER
Moscow Institute of Thermal Technology
VARIANT
1
FLIGHTS
5
SUCCESSES
5
SUCCESS RATE
100%
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.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
When is the Start-1 | EKA-1 launch?
The Start-1 | EKA-1 is scheduled for Thursday, March 25, 1993 at 1:15 PM UTC. This is the NET (No Earlier Than) time and may be subject to change. Current status: SUCCESS.
What rocket is being used for EKA-1?
The Start-1 | EKA-1 mission uses the Start-1 rocket, manufactured by Moscow Institute of Thermal Technology. The Start-1 has flown 5 times with a 100% success rate.
Where is the Start-1 | EKA-1 launching from?
The launch takes place from 158 at Plesetsk Cosmodrome, Russian Federation.
What orbit is EKA-1 going to?
The EKA-1 mission is targeting Low Earth Orbit.
Who is launching EKA-1?
The Start-1 | EKA-1 is operated by Russian Space Forces.
Can I watch the Start-1 | EKA-1 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.
LAUNCH TIMELINE
Mar 29, 2026 03:06 UTC
Launch added to tracker
Imported from Launch Library 2 API
Mar 29, 2026 03:06 UTC
Launch date set: Mar 25, 1993 at 13:15 UTC
NET (No Earlier Than) confirmed by Russian Space Forces
Mar 29, 2026 03:06 UTC
Launch completed successfully
Updated via Launch Library 2
LIVE DATA SOURCES
Last data sync: 3 hours ago
●Launch Library 23 hours ago
Launch ID: 6c55baec-429a-45e0-b7fd-a4671b70052f
●Open-Meteo Weather3 hours ago
Pad weather at 62.93, 40.58
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