Trans-Baikal residents visit the launch of a rocket from the Vostochny Cosmodrome

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Residents of the Trans-Baikal Territory were able to witness the launch of the Soyuz-2.1a launch vehicle with the Progress MS-22 cargo spacecraft from the Vostochny Cosmodrome on October 9.

Witnesses describe the launch

Eyewitnesses reported seeing a bright flash and hearing a loud roar as the rocket lifted off from the launch pad. The launch was visible from several locations in the region, including the cities of Chita and Ulan-Ude.

The Soyuz-2.1a rocket successfully placed the Progress MS-22 spacecraft into orbit. The spacecraft is carrying over 2.5 tons of supplies, including food, fuel, and equipment, to the International Space Station (ISS).

The launch was part of a series of missions to support the ISS. The ISS is a joint project of five space agencies: NASA (United States), Roscosmos (Russia), JAXA (Japan), ESA (Europe), and CSA (Canada).

The ISS has been continuously inhabited since 2000. It has served as a platform for a variety of scientific research and educational activities.

The launch of the Soyuz-2.1a rocket with the Progress MS-22 cargo spacecraft is a significant milestone in the history of space exploration. It represents the continued cooperation between the United States and Russia in space.