Russia's Baikonur Cosmodrome Faces Uncertainty After Crewed Launch Incident
Russia’s Baikonur Cosmodrome’s crewed launch pad has sustained significant damage after the Soyuz MS-28 launch, which safely reached orbit. The incident has raised concerns about Russia’s ability to support upcoming human and cargo missions to the ISS. Roscosmos has confirmed the damage and stated that repairs will begin soon. The agency will continue to evaluate the condition of the pad and provide updates as repair work progresses. The incident may have implications for Russia’s space program and its ability to maintain a steady launch schedule.