Why Angara A5's Launch Ushers in New Era for Russia's Space Exploration
Russia conducted a successful launch of the Angara 5 rocket on April 11 from the Vostochny Cosmodrome. What does the event mean for the future of Russia's space exploration?
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Russia conducted a successful launch of the Angara 5 rocket on April 11 from the Vostochny Cosmodrome. What does the event mean for the future of Russia's space exploration?
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