Russia launches rocket from repaired launchpad at Baikonur CosModode, Ukraine claims it was stolen for that purpose
Russia has successfully launched the first rocket from Site 31 of the Baikonur Cosmodrome since it was damaged in an accident last year. The liftoff marked a return to operations following months where launch activities were paralyzed due to infrastructure issues at this specific pad. Officials confirmed that repairs had been completed, allowing for immediate resumption of missions using Soyuz rockets heading toward space stations and beyond. This event signifies the restoration of critical Russian human-rated spacecraft capabilities after recent setbacks in their aerospace program
Key Points
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1Russia successfully resumed launches using Site 31 of the Baikonur Cosmodrome for crewed missions after it was damaged during an accident last November.
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2The Russian space agency Roscosmos confirmed that a Soyuz rocket launched from this site on March 22, marking its first flight since repairs were completed in late February or early January following damage sustained earlier.
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Russia successfully resumed launches after months of paralysis following repairs.
— (Bankier.pl)The Russian space agency reported a successful launch from Site 31 for the first time since November, ending an accident-induced pause at Baikonur Cosmodrome.
— (Kyiv Independent)