When a Russian satellite shattered in orbit, the fragments did not simply drift away into the void. They spread into busy traffic lanes of low Earth orbit, forcing astronauts to scramble for shelter ...
The ability of Russia to launch astronauts to the International Space Station remains in limbo after an incident last week at the Baikonur base in Kazakhstan. By Kenneth Chang The launchpad Russia ...
Russia’s space program is facing a major crisis after a Soyuz rocket launch went wrong and caused severe damage to the country’s only certified launch pad for sending astronauts into space. The ...
A key launchpad at the Baikonur Cosmodrome in Kazakhstan was damaged during a Soyuz rocket launch, threatening Russia’s ability to send crews to the International Space Station. Experts warn repairs ...