Russia cloaks launch schedule after spaceport falls in Ukraine's sights
Russian space officials have acknowledged multiple attempted drone attacks on the Plesetsk Cosmodrome in recent months, coinciding with the launch of Russia's Rassvet satellite network, a project aimed at creating a domestic alternative to Starlink. In response to the threats, authorities have imposed temporary internet restrictions in nearby areas and increased security measures at the facility. Roscosmos chief Dmitry Bakanov confirmed the disruptions during a meeting with President Vladimir Putin, emphasizing that launches proceeded despite the attempted breaches.
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Most exciting events Russia cloaks launch schedule after spaceport falls in Ukraine’s sights “We had serious inbound attempts to the cosmodrome that day.” Stephen Clark – Apr 30, 2026 5:35 pm | 1 Members of the Russian military supervise the installation of a European Space Agency environmental satellite on top of a modified Russian ballistic missile before a launch in 2016. Credit: ESA–Stephane Corvaja, 2016 Members of the Russian military supervise the installation of a European Space Agency environmental satellite on top of a modified Russian ballistic missile before a launch in 2016.
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