MISSION OVERVIEW
In order to address market demand for faster revisit of EROS (Earth Resources Observation Systems B) satellites, ImageSat has purchased the EROS B satellite, which is scheduled for launch during the first quarter of 2006. Similar in appearance to EROS A, the new satellite has superior capabilities, including a larger camera of CCD/TDI type (Charge Coupled Device/Time Delay Integration), with standard panchromatic resolution of 0.70 m at an altitude of about 500 km, a larger on-board recorder, improved pointing accuracy and a faster data communication link.
LAUNCH DETAILS
VEHICLE
Start-1
AGENCY
Russian Space ForcesMISSION
EROS B
MISSION TYPE
Earth Science
TARGET ORBIT
Low Earth Orbit
LAUNCH PAD
5
LAUNCH SITE
Svobodny Cosmodrome, Russian FederationCOUNTRY
RUS
LAUNCH TIME VERIFICATION
CONFIRMEDPrecision: Minute
LAUNCH LIBRARY 2 PRIMARY
API ID: 04941f7c-a19e-4fce-9716-59336efe56ba
Reported date: Apr 25, 2006 at 16:47 UTC
Last synced: 1 minute 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 | EROS B launch?
The Start-1 | EROS B is scheduled for Tuesday, April 25, 2006 at 4:47 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 EROS B?
The Start-1 | EROS B 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 | EROS B launching from?
The launch takes place from 5 at Svobodny Cosmodrome, Russian Federation.
What orbit is EROS B going to?
The EROS B mission is targeting Low Earth Orbit.
Who is launching EROS B?
The Start-1 | EROS B is operated by Russian Space Forces.
Can I watch the Start-1 | EROS B 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 00:04 UTC
Launch added to tracker
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Mar 29, 2026 00:04 UTC
Launch date set: Apr 25, 2006 at 16:47 UTC
NET (No Earlier Than) confirmed by Russian Space Forces
Mar 29, 2026 00:04 UTC
Launch completed successfully
Updated via Launch Library 2
LIVE DATA SOURCES
Last data sync: 1 minute ago
●Launch Library 22 minutes ago
Launch ID: 04941f7c-a19e-4fce-9716-59336efe56ba
●Open-Meteo Weather2 hours ago
Pad weather at 51.7, 128
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