Russia launches 1st rocket from new Vostochny Cosmodrome

Russia launches 1st rocket from new Vostochny Cosmodrome

People watch a Russian Soyuz 2.1a rocket carrying three satellites lifting off from the launch pad at the new Vostochny Cosmodrome in the far eastern Amur region on April 28, 2016. The launch of the first rocket from Russia's new space facility had been delayed for a day following a technical glitch. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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