Ikar

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The Ikar was a Russian rocket upper stage introduced by TsSKB Progress in 1999 for use with its Soyuz-U rocket. It was derived from the propulsion module which had been used successfully on more than 30 Yantar reconnaissance satellites, leveraging existing equipment and subsystems to minimize new development. Modifications were limited to updates in command and control systems and adjustments to mechanical and electrical interfaces with payloads.