Site 31

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Last mentioned: Mar 23, 2026

Timeline

  1. Return to Flight

    First successful rocket launch from the restored Site 31 pad.

  2. Repair Phase

    Roscosmos engineers conduct repairs on the pad's ground support equipment and flame deflectors.

  3. Launch Accident

    A lift-off mishap causes significant damage to the infrastructure at Site 31.

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Roscosmos Restores Baikonur Site 31 Following Major Launch Accident

Russia has successfully resumed operations at Site 31 of the Baikonur Cosmodrome, conducting its first launch since the facility was damaged in a November accident. The restoration of the pad is a critical step for Roscosmos as it seeks to maintain its orbital launch cadence amid increasing international isolation.

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