Russian Soyuz launch pad at Kourou spaceport in French Guiana blown up. Pad used from 2011-2022 is being rebuilt for European Maia rocket.
A launch pad for Russian Soyuz rockets was blown up at the Kourou spaceport. It was used from 2011 to 2022, but after cooperation with Russia ended, the site is being rebuilt for the European Maia rocket.
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