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Ultra-Light Rocket 'Irkut' Set for Post-2030 Launch
27 Jan
Summary
- First launch of Irkut rocket planned after 2030.
- Rocket can carry up to 780 kilograms into low-Earth orbit.
- Both expendable and reusable versions are proposed.
The first launch of Russia's ultralight carrier rocket, named Irkut, is anticipated to occur after 2030. This future mission will take place from the Plesetsk Cosmodrome, located in the Arkhangelsk Region. The development aims to introduce a new capability for placing payloads into low-Earth orbit.
The Irkut rocket is designed to carry a significant payload capacity of up to 780 kilograms. Further details indicate that proposals include both expendable and reusable configurations for the rocket. This announcement was made by Dmitry Baranov, Deputy General Director for Rocket Projects at Roscosmos, during a recent presentation.
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