Russia Completes Second Angara A5 Heavy Test Launch

A5
Angara
Credit: Roscosmos
MOSCOW—The Russian Space Forces conducted a successful test launch of the Angara A5 heavy launch vehicle Dec. 14, according to the defense ministry. The rocket, carrying a simulated spacecraft, lifted off from Plesetsk military spaceport in northern Russia. The Briz-M booster separated from the...
Maksim Pyadushkin

Maksim covers aerospace developments in Central Asia for Aviation Week.

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