Russia Is Developing Its First Private Ultralight Launch Vehicle, Voronezh
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Russia has unveiled its first private space launch vehicle project. It concerns the ultralight rocket Voronezh. In the spring of this year, the Central Research Institute of Machine Building (TsNIIMash) approved this project.
An ultralight rocket is designed to launch small spacecraft. Until now, such rockets in Russia have been developed mainly by the state. Now private companies are joining the development, and this is a new direction for the Russian space industry.
The process of creating the rocket includes several stages. First, the project undergoes expert review. Only after approval by specialists can work move on to the next stages, such as design and testing. This order is needed to ensure the rocket meets safety requirements and technical standards.
TsNIIMash's approval of the project is considered an important step. It shows that private developments in the space sector are being taken seriously. In the coming years, it will become clear how this project develops and whether it can become a successful example of the private space industry in the country.
Sources: Ведомости
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