Russia Delays Debut Launch of New Rocket at Baiterek Project

Russia and Kazakhstan have delayed the first launch under their joint Baiterek space project, pushing back the debut of the Russian Soyuz 5 rocket to allow for additional checks.

The launch was postponed in order to carry out additional checks of both onboard systems and ground equipment, Russian space agency Roscosmos said in a Telegram post. The Baiterek program is in its final stage and extra tests are aimed at creating optimal conditions for a safe and successful first launch, it added.