DIC: a new system launch rocket “Satan” will create in 2017 – RIA Novosti

MOSCOW, November 3 – RIA Novosti. Create a new system launch into space conversion of ballistic missiles, including the MDBs, “Satan”, completed in Russia in 2017, preliminary tests are completed, RIA Novosti Deputy General Director of “Joint instrument-corporation” (included in “Rostec”) Sergey Skokov.

The development is carried out under an agreement with the International Space Company “Kosmotras” on the conversion program “Dnepr”.

” Now we create the next generation of the system, which is standardized and can be used to launch into space, not only the RS-20B, but also other kinds of missiles removed from service. The new equipment starting position has already passed preliminary tests, complete the work planned by 2017. ” – said Skokov.

The new generation of equipment for the preparation and launch of the conversion of missiles consists of two parts, placed at the command post controls and on the launch pad.

“The equipment provides remote verification from a command post functioning of systems, equipment, missiles, and equipment placed on the launch pad, and then send commands to start “, – explained to the agency.

Over the years the conversion programs have much experience on disposal of ICBMs by starting with a fair breeding more than 100 payloads into orbit. Successful launches of spacecraft contribute to maintaining the leading position and the image of Russia as a reliable partner in the launch services market, allow us to solve the problem disposal of missiles by means of launching, using extra-budgetary funding.

An example of a successfully implemented conversion programs are to use for launching space sets the heaviest in the world ICBM RS-20 “Voivod” (also known as “Satan”) and lightweight rocket “Rokot” created on the basis of a release from service ballistic missile RS-18 (“Stiletto”).

“Dnepr” – a three-stage liquid rocket, the first and second stages which are full-time steps of an intercontinental ballistic missile RS-20 “Voivod” (SS-18 “Satan” by NATO classification). Modernization developed in Dnepropetrovsk (Ukraine) missile RS-20B in the carrier rocket “Dnepr” carries out the company “Kosmotras.” Starts performed from Baikonur and Clear – from GMD Dombarovsky compound Strategic Missile Forces of the Russian Federation.