Russia launches new Soyuz-5 rocket from Kazakhstan cosmodrome in first test flight
Russia conducted the first test flight of its new Soyuz-5 rocket from the Baikonur Cosmodrome in Kazakhstan on April 30, 2026, marking a key milestone in its space program. The rocket, also known as Sunkar, successfully completed stage separations and placed a mock payload on a suborbital trajectory before it landed in the Pacific Ocean. The launch reflects ongoing Russia-Kazakhstan space cooperation and supports Kazakhstan's growing role in space infrastructure through the Baiterek project.
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