Russia completes first ISS launch from repaired Baikonur pad
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- •Russia resumed rocket launches from the Baikonur Cosmodrome on March 22, 2026, after repairing the launch pad damaged in an earlier accident.
- •The March 24, 2026 launch included the first batch of satellites intended to build a Russian satellite internet constellation similar to Starlink.
- •The repaired Baikonur launch pad is now operational and supports missions to the International Space Station as well as satellite deployments.
- •Russia's space program had faced delays due to the launch pad damage, affecting its ISS access and satellite deployment schedule.
What Could Happen If...
- ▸If Russia successfully expands its satellite internet constellation Russian users and government agencies could gain greater internet access independence, reducing reliance on Western satellite services.
Market Exposure
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Primary Sources (4)
WESTLe Monde - InternationalRussie : premier lancement vers l’ISS réussi depuis le pas de tir réparé de Baïkonour, un enjeu central pour la stratégie spatiale de MoscouRUNovaya Gazeta Europe (EN)Russia launches first batch of satellites in bid to create Starlink rivalREGIONALKyiv IndependentRussia resumes rocket launches from Baikonur Cosmodrome after liftoff site damaged in accident