Hold onto your astronaut helmets, space fans! Russia just launched its heavy-lift Angara A5 rocket for the first time ever from the Vostochny Cosmodrome in the Far East’s Amur region. This marks a major milestone for Russia’s space ambitions as it seeks to expand its orbital launch capabilities.
The Thursday liftoff highlights Vostochny’s growing role in reducing Russia’s reliance on the Baikonur Cosmodrome in Kazakhstan. The Angara A5 – designed to carry payloads up to 24.5 tons – could eventually support missions to the Moon and beyond.
Fun fact: This launchpad is closer to the equator than other Russian sites, giving rockets an extra gravitational 'boost'! With global space races heating up (we’re looking at you, SpaceX and Artemis), Russia’s latest move adds fresh momentum to the cosmic competition. Who’s ready for intergalactic TikTok trends?
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Russia just launched its heavy-lift Angara A5 rocket for the first time ever from the Vostochny Cosmodrome in the Far East’s Amur region. This marks a major milestone for Russia’s space ambitions as it seeks to expand its orbital launch capabilities.
highlights Vostochny’s growing role in reducing Russia’s reliance on the Baikonur Cosmodrome in Kazakhstan. The Angara A5 – designed to carry payloads up to 24.5 tons – could eventually support missions to the Moon and beyond. 
With global space races heating up (we’re looking at you, SpaceX and Artemis), Russia’s latest move adds fresh momentum to the cosmic competition. Who’s ready for intergalactic TikTok trends? 
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