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Will Russia's answer to the Falcon 9 rocket ever take flight?

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Will Russia's answer to the Falcon 9 rocket ever take flight?

Arstechnica · July 17, 2026 · article

Will Russia's answer to the Falcon 9 rocket ever take flight?

Grasshopper-like tests could begin in 2028.— Arstechnica

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