Russia sends robot into space to test out new booster rocket
The capsule was launched by a new Soyuz 2.1a rocket.
A Soyuz capsule is launched by a new Soyuz 2.1a rocket from the launch pad at Russia’s space facility in Baikonur, Kazakhstan (Roscosmos Space Agency Press Service photo via AP)
By Associated Press Reporter
Russia has sent a humanoid robot to the International Space Station as part of tests on a new rocket that is expected to replace the current vehicle.
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