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Baikonur Cosmodrome: Russia’s Historic Space Launch Hub Why in the News ? A Soyuz-2.1a rocket mishap on November 27, 2025 at Baikonur Cosmodrome damaged Launch Site 31/6, halting crewed missions. Engineers are now assessing repairs, renewing focus on the spaceport’s strategic relevance, safety concerns, and Russia’s long-term dependence on Kazakhstan-based launch facilities. Baikonur’s Origins and …
Read MoreSoviet Venus Probe Set to Reenter Earth Why in the News ? A Soviet-era spacecraft, Kosmos 482, launched in 1972 for a Venus mission, is expected to make an uncontrolled reentry into Earth’s atmosphere in early May 2025. Experts are monitoring its descent, though the risk remains minimal. Background of Kosmos 482: Launched in 1972 …
Read MoreWhy in the news? Russia successfully launches Angara-A5 rocket from Vostochny Cosmodrome, showcasing its space ambitions after technical setbacks. source:crackittoday About the Launch Success Despite Setbacks: Russia achieved a successful launch of the Angara-A5 rocket from the Vostochny Cosmodrome. Previous attempts faced technical setbacks, leading to cancellations and highlighting challenges in space technology. The Vostochny …
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