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space1 month ago•2 min saved

Spacecraft Launches and Pad Damage Highlight Recent Space Missions

The Baikonur Cosmodrome's Launch Pad 6 was damaged during a recent Soyuz launch to the ISS, raising concerns about its ability to support upcoming missions. While Roscosmos claims the damage can be quickly repaired, experts suggest repairs could take up to two years, potentially impacting Russia's ISS operations and crew rotations. The next scheduled launch from this pad is on December 20, with a crewed mission planned for July 2026.

via SpaceNews|

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space2 years ago•2 min saved

Kazakhstan Freezes Assets of Legendary Russian Spaceport.

Kazakhstan has impounded Russian assets at the Baikonur Cosmodrome, including equipment belonging to Russia's Space Infrastructure Center, over unpaid fines worth $29.7 million for environmental damage caused by Russia's Soyuz rockets. Baikonur, leased by Russia since Kazakhstan became independent, is a key part of Russia's space program and the only site where it launches missions to the International Space Station. The move is the latest in a series of disputes between the two countries over the terms of the lease and the environmental impact of the rockets.

via Business Insider|

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