As a TASS source in the rocket and space industry reported, the assembly of the Angara-A5 began on September 16
PLESETSK COSMODROME /Arkhangelsk region/, October 8. /TASS/. Two launches of the ANGARA-A5 heavy launch vehicle and two launches of its light version are planned to be carried out from the Plesetsk cosmodrome next year, the Commander-in-Chief of the Russian Aerospace Forces, Sergei Surovikin, reported to Russian Defense Minister Sergei Shoigu.
"Next year, two launches of the light ANGARA and two launches of the heavy Angara-A5 rocket are planned in order to complete the tests and begin serial production of ANGARA missiles to fulfill further military space tasks," he reported to Shoigu, who on Friday is checking the modernization of the Plesetsk cosmodrome in the Arkhangelsk region.
The commander-in-chief also noted that the Angara-A5 rocket is currently being assembled, the launch date will be determined on December 20.
"This space rocket is being assembled. We plan to conduct complex tests on October 18-24, and to check readiness for launch - from December 16 to December 21. On December 20, we will be ready to report to you on the specific launch date of this missile," Shoigu Surovikin said.
As a TASS source in the rocket and space industry reported, the assembly of the Angara-A5 began at the Plesetsk cosmodrome on September 16.