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Vostochny Cosmodrome, being built in the Amur Region since July 2012 years ready. Deputy Prime Minister Dmitry Rogozin said that the first the launch could have been done even on April 20th. Not less, the launch of the rocket from the Vostochny spaceport was scheduled for the twenty-seventh.
Cosmodrome “East”, having an area of one thousand thirty five square kilometers, designed to become one of the most important facilities Russian space industry. This spaceport will allow our country to remain competitive in the field of commercial deliveries into orbit and the study of extraterrestrial space as a whole. Already in 2023, a ship with a crew will be launched from here board.
Rocket launch from Vostochny spaceport – video
Soyuz-2.1a launch vehicle with three satellites on the second attempt for the first time in history launched from a new Russian spaceport Oriental. The launch was carried out according to plan at a set time in 05:01 Moscow time. Dmitry Rogozin, as mentioned above, claims that Vostochny spaceport could start work earlier.
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They wanted to complete the construction at the end of last year, however President Vladimir Putin, visiting the cosmodrome then, decided that it’s not worth rushing with such an important matter, and the object was brought to mind only now, thereby eliminating even the smallest flaws.
Cosmodrome “East” attracts the attention of tourists
According to domestic experts, Vostochny has become a kind of tourist brand of the Amur region. Of course curious onlookers are not allowed on the object, however, many Russians and foreign travelers approach the cosmodrome to the permissible distance and take pictures against his background.
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Solemn launch of the rocket from the Vostochny spaceport broadcasted live on the regional television channel. Launch missiles could be seen live by residents of Blagoveshchensk, Belogorsk, Szymanowska, Free and Zeya.
At the cosmodrome, forty kilometers from the launch site sites, there are three cafes, from where the launch was observed officials and journalists.
Near the Vostochny spaceport recently completed construction the temple. The religious building was consecrated by the Bishop Annunciation and Tyndinsky Lucian. It is noteworthy that cosmodrome general contractors helped to build this church free of charge. It is possible that the clergy will repay the Vostochny cosmodrome with the same – to for example, they will pray for Russian missiles functioned properly.
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