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Russia: imminent the launch of the "Soyuz-2/1B" carrier

Moscow, Russia - It is scheduled for December 21

The Roskosmos Russian Space Agency has scheduled for December 21 the launch of the "Soyuz-2/1B" carrier, the last update version of the propelling rocket provided to a new third generation engine and ables to take in orbit one ton more respect the "Soyuz" carrier currently employed. The new model will be among the best in the world of the category, running with kerosene and Oxygen, according to the...

AVIONEWS - World Aeronautical Press Agency - 67586
Rome, Italy, 10/25/2006 16:38
AVIONEWS - World Aeronautical Press Agency

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