Russian Launch Site Mishap Puts Space Program on Hold

Incident at Baikonur Raises Doubts About Future ISS Crews

The prospect of Russian cosmonauts traveling to the International Space Station is now in limbo following a serious incident last week at the Baikonur Cosmodrome in Kazakhstan.

Authorities have halted all crewed‑flight preparations while investigations determine the cause of the mishap. Officials stress that safety remains the top priority, and no further launches will be scheduled until the site is declared secure.

International partners are closely monitoring the situation, as the delay could affect the rotation schedule of the station’s crew and the overall coordination of joint missions.