Launched in the framework of the conversion program Rocket RS-20B (created at the base of " Satan " ) on Thursday launched into orbit several spacecraft, said Last news Commissioner of the strategic missile forces, Colonel Igor Egorov.

The program for use removed from combat duty type missile RS-20 for launching spacecraft, called " Dnepr "was successfully launched on the initiative of the presidents of Russia and Ukraine since the mid 90-ies of the last century.

" Rocket successfully launched into orbit space devices ", - said the head of the Department, not explaining what satellites are discussed.

The start was made in 10. 35 MSK from positional area dombarovskiy Jasnensky rocket compounds (Orenburg region).

Conversion Program provides for the liquidation of the shot above with combat duty Intercontinental ballistic missiles method of start associated with launching into earth orbit spacecraft.

Rocket RS-20B was made in 1983, was in operation for over 24 years and in 2008 was derived from the fighting of the Russian strategic rocket forces.

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