Russia test launched its Angara-A5 rocket from the Vostochny Cosmodrome on Thursday after technical glitches prompted officials to abort missions at the very last minute for two days in a row. The launch of the Angara is intended to showcase Russia's post-Soviet space ambitions and the growing role played by Vostochny. On Wednesday the test launch of the space rocket was cancelled due to a malfunction of the engine launch control system. Read more on the Sky News website: SUBSCRIBE to our YouTube channel for more videos: Follow us on Twitter: Like us on Facebook: Follow us on Instagram: Follow us on TikTok: @skynews For more content go to and download our apps: Apple
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