Roscosmos State Corporation reported on its Telegram channel the results of an inspection of the Soyuz-2.1a launch site using the Soyuz MS-28 spacecraft, which found damage to the launch pad.
“The launch site was inspected, which happens every time after the rocket is launched. Some parts of the launch pad were damaged. After launch, damage may appear, so such an inspection is mandatory in world practice. The condition of the launch complex is currently being assessed,” the statement said. message.
The ministry added that the missile launched as normal and did not have any comment. The spacecraft has successfully docked with the ISS, the crew is on board and in good health.
“There are all the necessary reserve elements for recovery and the damage will be repaired in the near future,” Roscosmos assured.
As the newspaper VZGLYAD wrote earlier, from the Baikonur Cosmodrome begin Soyuz-2.1a rocket with Soyuz MS-28 spacecraft and new crew for the International Space Station. Astronauts before launch received Roscosmos General Director Dmitry Bakanov's iconic farewell kick.
Later, the Soyuz MS-28 spacecraft with an international crew was successful launched into orbit.
