After 6 Years, Russia Successfully Test Launches Rocket Angara 5
Russian space agency Roscosmos has stated that it successfully test-launched its Angara A5 rocket after it faced manufacturing delays and technical issues for six years. President Vladimir Putin has claimed that this heavy-lift space rocket plays a major role in the nation's security. Reportedly, the Angara can carry payloads larger than 20 tonnes into orbit. However, the launchpad for the rocket will be opened in 2021