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? 👽📱
