New Russian space launch vehicle undergoing final tests, top official says

A new Russian launch vehicle, Soyuz-5, is undergoing final tests and is ready for use in space projects. Developed in Russia since 2014, the Soyuz-5 is a joint project with partners in Kazakhstan known as Baiterek. The rocket is capable of placing payloads in orbit and will be used in place of Zenit rockets, with launches conducted at the Baikonur space centre in Kazakhstan.