Free Newsletters - Space News - Defense Alert - Environment Report - Energy Monitor
. 24/7 Space News .




Russia Launches Soyuz-2 Test Rocket

File photo of a Soyuz launch from the Plesetsk space centre in northwestern Russia.
Moscow (AFP) Nov 08, 2004
Russia successfully test-launched Monday a new generation rocket, the Soyuz-2, according to space officials quoted by Russian news agencies.

The rocket was launched at 9:30 pm (1830 GMT) from the Plesetsk space center in northwestern Russia, a Russian space official said. Eight minutes later, it put into orbit a model of a satellite.

The launch was delayed twice after problems with computer software were found.

The rocket is designed to deliver military and commercial satellites as well as manned craft into orbit.

Entirely Russian-built, it replaces the trusty but obsolescent Soyuz rocket, whose technology dates back to the 1960s.

Some of its commercial satellite launches may take place at the French space base at Kourou in French Guiana.

Advances in computer technology mean that launch teams can be cut from 70 people to 20. Only two experts are needed to guide its flight, compared with 40 previously.

All rights reserved. � 2004 Agence France-Presse. Sections of the information displayed on this page (dispatches, photographs, logos) are protected by intellectual property rights owned by Agence France-Presse. As a consequence, you may not copy, reproduce, modify, transmit, publish, display or in any way commercially exploit any of the content of this section without the prior written consent of Agence France-Presse.

Related Links
SpaceDaily
Search SpaceDaily
Subscribe To SpaceDaily Express

Military Soyuz Test Launch Delayed Again
Moscow (AFP) Nov 06, 2004
Russia was forced Saturday to once again postpone the test-launch of a new generation rocket after new defects were discovered in its software, Russian news agency reports said.



Thanks for being here;
We need your help. The SpaceDaily news network continues to grow but revenues have never been harder to maintain.

With the rise of Ad Blockers, and Facebook - our traditional revenue sources via quality network advertising continues to decline. And unlike so many other news sites, we don't have a paywall - with those annoying usernames and passwords.

Our news coverage takes time and effort to publish 365 days a year.

If you find our news sites informative and useful then please consider becoming a regular supporter or for now make a one off contribution.
SpaceDaily Contributor
$5 Billed Once


credit card or paypal
SpaceDaily Monthly Supporter
$5 Billed Monthly


paypal only














The content herein, unless otherwise known to be public domain, are Copyright 1995-2016 - Space Media Network. All websites are published in Australia and are solely subject to Australian law and governed by Fair Use principals for news reporting and research purposes. AFP, UPI and IANS news wire stories are copyright Agence France-Presse, United Press International and Indo-Asia News Service. ESA news reports are copyright European Space Agency. All NASA sourced material is public domain. Additional copyrights may apply in whole or part to other bona fide parties. Advertising does not imply endorsement, agreement or approval of any opinions, statements or information provided by Space Media Network on any Web page published or hosted by Space Media Network. Privacy Statement All images and articles appearing on Space Media Network have been edited or digitally altered in some way. Any requests to remove copyright material will be acted upon in a timely and appropriate manner. Any attempt to extort money from Space Media Network will be ignored and reported to Australian Law Enforcement Agencies as a potential case of financial fraud involving the use of a telephonic carriage device or postal service.