MISSION OVERVIEW
Odin is a Swedish satellite working in two disciplines: astrophysics and aeronomy, and it was named after Odin of Norse mythology.
LAUNCH DETAILS
VEHICLE
Start-1
AGENCY
Russian Space ForcesMISSION
Odin
MISSION TYPE
Earth Science
TARGET ORBIT
Sun-Synchronous Orbit
LAUNCH PAD
5
LAUNCH SITE
Svobodny Cosmodrome, Russian FederationCOUNTRY
RUS
LAUNCH TIME VERIFICATION
CONFIRMEDPrecision: Minute
LAUNCH LIBRARY 2 PRIMARY
API ID: a66594ce-5677-4a25-9dff-4afb6a1cfbe9
Reported date: Feb 20, 2001 at 08:48 UTC
Last synced: 43 minutes 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 | Odin launch?
The Start-1 | Odin is scheduled for Tuesday, February 20, 2001 at 8:48 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 Odin?
The Start-1 | Odin 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 | Odin launching from?
The launch takes place from 5 at Svobodny Cosmodrome, Russian Federation.
What orbit is Odin going to?
The Odin mission is targeting Sun-Synchronous Orbit.
Who is launching Odin?
The Start-1 | Odin is operated by Russian Space Forces.
Can I watch the Start-1 | Odin 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 01:07 UTC
Launch added to tracker
Imported from Launch Library 2 API
Mar 29, 2026 01:07 UTC
Launch date set: Feb 20, 2001 at 08:48 UTC
NET (No Earlier Than) confirmed by Russian Space Forces
Mar 29, 2026 01:07 UTC
Launch completed successfully
Updated via Launch Library 2
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LIVE DATA SOURCES
Last data sync: 43 minutes ago
●Launch Library 243 minutes ago
Launch ID: a66594ce-5677-4a25-9dff-4afb6a1cfbe9
●Spaceflight News API52 minutes ago
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●Open-Meteo Weather52 minutes ago
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