September 12, 2013

Plesetsk spaceport is ready for the launch of Soyuz-2.1v light booster, – Aerospace Defense troops Commander Alexander Golovko reported on Thursday.

“According to the place this October the booster is to be delivered to the spaceport, preparations for the launch and the launch itself are next in turn. The spaceport is already ready for the launch, all tests are carried out, we are waiting for the booster and then will be preparing for the launch”, – Golovko stated.

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