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December 29, 2013

Russia launches upgraded Soyuz rocket
Moscow (Voice of Russia) Dec 29, 2013
Russia launched an upgraded version of its Soyuz rocket on Saturday, successfully delivering a scientific satellite into space. The Soyuz-2.1v light class rocket includes a new engine design. "The operational crew at the Plesetsk Cosmodrome (in Russia's Arkhangelsk Region) has successfully conducted a unique launch of a light-class Soyuz-2.1v rocket carrier with Volga upper stage and Aist spacecraft," Russia's Defense Ministry said. The Soyuz-2.1v blasted off at 12:30 GMT, with the Aist sate ... read more

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