Huge progress as Russia's $5 billion cosmodrome is readied for first launch.

One day after aborted blastoff, new $6 billion Vostochny cosmodrome is finally in business.

Pike with primeval horns from River Irtysh puzzle experts: did rocket pollution lead to mutant fish?

Inside the new Vostochny Cosmodrome in the Far East of Russia - exclusive pictures.

Details of ambitious Space programme show first Russians will land in 2029 with new Angara rocket taking crew into orbit.

Target for cosmonauts to fly from Vostochny spaceport in 2018 is scrapped.

Vostochny's debut blastoff will be next year, hopefully spring, a delay of at least four months.

Deputy Prime Minister set for another visit to spaceport as he warns situation at Vostochny is 'critical' with project dogged by delays and corruption.

Assembly of Soyuz-2.1a rocket has begun at new cosmodrome as country prepares for new space era.

Vostochny Cosmodrome will 'improve life in the Far East and upgrade its industrial base'.