🌌 Russia is once again reaching for the stars! The Russian Aerospace Forces successfully launched a Soyuz-2.1b rocket from the Plesetsk Cosmodrome in the Arkhangelsk region this Monday. This mission carried a spacecraft dedicated to defense purposes, marking another milestone for the Soyuz program.
The Soyuz rockets have been the workhorse of space missions for decades, with nearly 1,700 launches to date, as reported by the European Space Agency. From ferrying astronauts to the International Space Station 🛰️ to deploying essential equipment, the Soyuz-2.1b continues to play a crucial role in space exploration and defense.
Unlike their scientific and exploratory missions, which are typically announced by Roscosmos, these defense-oriented launches are coordinated by the Russian Defence Ministry. This latest launch underscores the versatility and reliability of the Soyuz program in meeting diverse space mission needs.
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Russia launches Soyuz rocket with spacecraft for defence purposes
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