Russian cosmodrome damaged after joint launch

Incident Overview

Russia's space launch site in Kazakhstan sustained damage following a Soyuz mission launch that carried both Russian cosmonauts and US astronauts. The event occurred on Thursday and notably impacted the cosmodrome infrastructure.

Joint Soyuz Mission Details

Consequences of the Incident

Context and Importance

This incident highlights the operational risks involved in space missions and the vulnerability of critical launch infrastructure. Despite such setbacks, international cooperation in space activities continues to be a significant component of exploration programs.

"Russia's space launch site in Kazakhstan was damaged on Thursday after a Soyuz mission took off with Russian cosmonauts and US astronauts onboard."

Author's Summary

An accident at Russia's Kazakh cosmodrome after a joint Soyuz launch with US astronauts underscores the fragility of space infrastructure amid growing international collaboration in spaceflight.

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Phys.org Phys.org — 2025-11-28

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