New Russian rocket engines and the future of the Soyuz
Explore the latest developments in global spaceflight, from Russia's new engine debut to China's expanding astronaut training program and the ongoing debate over NASA's federal budget.
This update covers the debut flight of a new Russian rocket featuring its most powerful engine to date. While the Soyuz 5 is distinct from the Soyuz 2, it is modeled after the Ukrainian/Russian Zenit and aims to restore capabilities previously lost by Russia.
Beyond Russia, the video examines China's selection of two Pakistani astronaut candidates for training, noting that one may become the first non-Chinese astronaut to visit the Tiangong space station. Additionally, the footage addresses the tension on Capitol Hill regarding NASA's budget, where Congress has expressed disagreement with proposed cuts.
Source: Russia Debut New Soyuz Rocket With Most Powerful Rocket Engine - Deep Space Updates May 2nd
