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The Dnepr rocket was a space launch vehicle named after the Dnieper River. It was a converted ICBM used for launching artificial satellites into orbit, operated by launch service provider ISC Kosmotras. The first launch, on April 21, 1999, successfully placed UoSAT-12, a 350 kg demonstration mini-satellite, into a 650 km circular Low Earth orbit. It was also known in some older sources during development as the Ikar.

Launch of the Dnipro (rebuilt from ICBM 15-18m3)Launch of the Dnipro (rebuilt from ICBM 15-18m3)
Dnepr rocket lift-off close upDnepr rocket lift-off close up
Dnepr rocket lift-off 1 (cropped 2)Dnepr rocket lift-off 1 (cropped 2)
Dnepr rocket lift-off 1 (cropped)Dnepr rocket lift-off 1 (cropped)
Dnepr payload sectionDnepr payload section
Dnepr inside siloDnepr inside silo
Launch of the Dnipro (rebuilt from ICBM 15-18m3)Launch of the Dnipro (rebuilt from ICBM 15-18m3)
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    commonsimageDnepr payload section Commons
    commonsimageDnepr inside silo Commons
    commonsimageLaunch of the Dnipro (rebuilt from ICBM 15-18m3) Commons
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    commonsimageTdx launch Commons
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