Baiterek Project: First Test Launch Set for Early 2025

Kazakhstan is actively preparing for the inaugural test launch of the ambitious Baiterek space project, with plans targeting the first quarter of 2025. This significant milestone will utilize Kazakhstan's own launch pad at the Baikonur spaceport, designed for medium and heavy-lift rocket classes.

The Soyuz-5 carrier rocket, a key component of the Baiterek initiative, has arrived in Kazakhstan and is undergoing thorough technical examinations. Both Russian and Kazakh space agencies have agreed to these additional checks, emphasizing a commitment to long-term system reliability and safety.

This joint Russian-Kazakh project, established under a 2004 agreement, aims to deploy advanced rockets capable of delivering spacecraft to near-Earth orbits. The Soyuz-5 is expected to become fully operational by 2028, utilizing eco-friendly propellant.