Will Russia's answer to the Falcon 9 rocket ever take flight?
Russia's state-backed space agency, Roscosmos, is struggling to develop its reusable Amur-LNG rocket, which was intended to compete with SpaceX's Falcon 9. Delays in the project suggest that Russia is falling behind in the global race for reusable launch technology.
Why it matters
The failure to innovate in rocket reusability highlights the challenges facing the Russian space program compared to the rapid advancements in the US and China.
Amur does not go BRRR Will Russia’s answer to the Falcon 9 rocket ever take flight? Grasshopper-like tests could begin in 2028.
The article provides a factual assessment of the project's delays and compares it to international competitors without inflammatory language.
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