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After Key Russian Launch Site Is Damaged, NASA Accelerates Dragon Supply Missions
The only manned Soyuz launchpad at Baikonur was damaged by a maintenance cabin malfunction, with repairs expected to take months or years, risking ISS crew and cargo mission gaps.
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Russia's Damaged Baikonur Space Launch Pad Could Be Offline For 'Months'
Damage to the Russian-operated Baikonur Cosmodrome rocket launchpad in Kazakhstan has taken the site out of commission, raising concerns over how the International Space Station could be affected. The Baikonur complex is Earth's main blastoff site for crew and cargo flights bound for the ISS and one expert says estimates for needed repair time range from an "optimistic six months" to a "pessimistic two years."
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