The Dnepr is a rocket originally developed by the Soviet Union and later used as a commercial satellite launch vehicle. This rocket was developed by NATO on the basis of the R-36M ICBM (Intercontinental Ballistic Missile), which is called the SS-18 Satan. Dnepr has been modified and successfully used for satellite launch needs.
Design and Specifications
The
Dnepr uses a three-stage rocket and is powered by stockable hyperbolic liquid fuels. The total height of the rocket is 34.3 meters, its diameter is 3 meters, and its mass is about 211,000 kilograms. Dnepr is capable of carrying 4,500 kilograms of cargo to low Earth orbit (LEO), 3,200 kilograms to the International Space Station (ISS) and 2,300 kilograms to Sun-synchronous orbit (SSO)Achievements and Important Missions Before the Dnepr
was used for commercial purposes, it was successfully launched by the Soviet Strategic Rocket Forces more than 160 times. The rocket has been used in successful satellite launch missions for many international customers and held the record for transporting the most satellites into orbit in a single launch in a period
Impact on the Space Industry The
Dnepr rocket is an important example of converting an old military missile into a commercial satellite launch vehicle. This transformation has helped reduce satellite launch costs and enable more countries to participate in space exploration. Dnepr has served as an important alternative in the satellite launch market.The Dnepr rocket is an excellent example of innovative approaches in the satellite launch industry and the reuse of old military technologies. The rocket's successful mission history has both increased competition in the satellite launch market and paved the way for low-cost satellite launch options
.