This is the first launcher developed entirely after the breakup of the Soviet Union and it will be able to replace the Proton and Soyuz series satellite launchers
Russia has successfully conducted the first launch of a new launcher, the first to be developed and built in Russia in the post-Soviet era.
The Angara launcher (ANGARA) is the newest in Russia's missile fleet, and it is designed to be used for a wide variety of space launch missions - from launching satellites into low orbits, through launching communication satellites in geostationary orbits and sending research spacecraft to the solar system, up to manned launches.
Angara will replace the Proton and Soyuz series satellite launchers, and be the sole launcher of the Russian space programs for the future. The maiden flight was made from the "Plestsk" cosmodrome (launching field into space), in weather conditions of cold and snow - unique conditions that only Russian launchers meet. Russian President Vladimir Putin followed the launch from his office - and congratulated the development team after the successful flight.
The main motive for the development of the launcher is Russia's desire to ensure its independence in the field of space launches and not to be dependent on the launch facilities of the Baikonur Cosmodrome in Kazakhstan.
With the breakup of the Soviet Union, Ukraine inherited most of the missile production facilities. Now, against the backdrop of tensions with Ukraine, the reliance on a Russian manufacturer is intended to reduce dependence on Ukrainian launcher manufacturers.
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A short and effective article.
As part of the independence of the Russian space program, a new cosmodrome is being built in the Russian Far East. In my opinion, a renewed connection to the countries of the Soviet Union will weaken Russia.