Russia launches Angara-A5 space rocket from Vostochny
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FILE PHOTO: The Angara-A5 rocket is seen on its launchpad at the Vostochny Cosmodrome in the far eastern Amur region, Russia, April 8, 2024. Roscosmos/Handout via REUTERS THIS IMAGE HAS BEEN SUPPLIED BY A THIRD PARTY. MANDATORY CREDIT./File Photo
MOSCOW - Russia test launched its Angara-A5 rocket from the Vostochny Cosmodrome on Thursday after technical glitches prompted officials to abort missions at the very last minute for two days in a row.
The launch of the Angara is intended to showcase Russia's post-Soviet space ambitions and the growing role played by Vostochny.
On Wednesday the test launch of the space rocket was cancelled due to a malfunction of the engine launch control system. REUTERS
