Russia on Thursday made history by successfully launching the Angara A5 space rocket from the Vostochny Cosmodrome. This marks the first time the heavy-lift rocket has been launched from the cosmodrome located in the Amur region of Russia's Far East. The Angara A5 mission aims to bolster Russia's space capabilities and compete in the global space market. The Vostochny Cosmodrome, a key strategic asset, is expected to handle numerous launches in the coming years, reducing Russia's reliance on the Baikonur Cosmodrome in Kazakhstan. This launch signifies a significant step forward in Russia's efforts to modernize its space infrastructure and enhance its presence in space exploration and satellite deployment.
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Russia launches Angara rocket for first time from Vostochny Cosmodrome
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