February 12, 2016

Proton-M booster to launch space devices in the framework of Russian-European ExoMars-2016 research mission was delivered to Baikonur spaceport.

“Proton-M booster designated to launch Schiaparelli demonstration descent module and Trace Gas Orbiter module in the framework of Russian-European ExoMars-2016 mission was delivered to Baikonur spaceport from Khrunichev Centre”, – official message says.

ExoMars is Roscosmos and ESA joint project. Trace Gas Orbiter will study trace gas in Mars atmosphere and distribution of ice in Mars ground using Russian scientific equipment developed by RAS Institute for Space Research. Orbital module will also transmit the data from demonstration landing module on mission 2016 and landing module and Mars rover os 2018 mission.

More from this category:
June 14, 2013

Russian Molnia military communication satellite set into the orbit about 10 years ago will enter dense layers of atmosphere on Friday, June 14,2013, – Space…

full story
May 30, 2018

On May 29, 2018, as part of the prelaunch training program, the crews of “Soyuz MS-09” spacecraft conducted open training sessions attended by representatives of…

full story
July 21, 2020

The crew of the 64th long-term expedition to the International Space Station will undergo joint training at the Cosmonaut Training Center in preparation for the…

full story
November 6, 2014

Thirsday morning Strategic Missile Troops of Russia succesfully launched SS-18 Satan (Russian – РС-20Б) in frames of conversion program, representative of missile troops colonel Igor…

full story
March 12, 2020

At the Gagarin Cosmonaut Training Center passes the second day of exam complex training. The first on the simulator of the “Soyuz MS” manned spacecraft…

full story
December 24, 2018

Dear friends! On behalf of the russianspacenews.com team, let us wish you a Merry Christmas and the Happy upcoming New Year 2019! Thank you for…

full story
June 25, 2015

Airbus Defence and Space  Khrunichev Centre started negotiating the use of Angara booster instead Rokot, – the spokesman reports. Airbus Defence and Space and Khrunichev…

full story
November 24, 2014

On Monday Proton-M booster with Astra 2G space device was installed  on the launching pad of Baikonur spaceport, – Khrunichev Centre representative Alexander Shmygov reported….

full story