Russia has successfully launched its first new generation heavy-lift rocket.

Today, Russia successfully test-fired the new generation Angara-A5 heavy missile from a launch pad at the Plesetsk space center in the north of the country.

According to the Russian Ministry of Defense, 12 minutes after liftoff, a two-ton payload capsule separated from the third section of the rocket and was propelled into its predetermined orbit by the upper part of the Briz-M propulsion system.

Angara-A5 missile (photo: RT)

The Angara-A5 rocket is not designed for pilots. It can carry payloads of up to 24.5 tons and could potentially replace the Proton satellite carrier rocket.

Russia places high hopes on the Angara launch vehicle. After numerous tests, Russia intends to launch all types of space vehicles from its territory to secure its space access capabilities.

The Angara launch vehicle is one of the priority projects of the country's space industry. The Angara launch vehicle will be used to launch space devices such as satellites and spacecraft into orbit.

According to VOV