A world’s first: Soyuz is in the launch zone at Europe’s Spaceport

The latest addition to Arianespace’s launcher family made its world debut today at the vehicle’s new base of operations, as the first Soyuz was rolled out to the Spaceport’s launch pad in French Guiana.

This historic event began in the morning hours, when the Russian-built medium-lift workhorse vehicle emerged from its MIK integration facility in the Spaceport’s northwest zone for a 600-meter transfer to the launch zone.