Russia test launches Soyuz-5 rocket with ‘world’s most powerful liquid-fuelled engine’
Russia successfully conducted the first test launch of its new Soyuz-5 rocket from the Baikonur Cosmodrome in Kazakhstan on April 30, 2026, marking a significant advancement in its space program. The rocket, equipped with what Roscosmos describes as one of the world's most powerful liquid-fueled engines, is capable of carrying payloads up to 17 metric tonnes into near-Earth orbit. This development is part of Russia's broader effort to modernize its space infrastructure and remain competitive in the global launch services market.
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News/Defence News/Russia test launches Soyuz-5 rocket with ‘world’s most powerful liquid-fuelled engine’, 17-tonne payload capacityRussia test launches Soyuz-5 rocket with ‘world’s most powerful liquid-fuelled engine’, 17-tonne payload capacityTOI World Desk / TIMESOFINDIA.COM / May 01, 2026, 13:49 ISTCommentsShareAA+Text SizeSmallMediumLarge Russia has successfully conducted the first test launch of its new Soyuz-5 rocket from the Baikonur Cosmodrome in Kazakhstan, marking a key milestone in the country’s space programme, according to its space agency Roscosmos.The launch took place late on April 30 at 2100 Moscow time, with the rocket lifting off without any reported issues.
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