Fire engulfs Roscosmos research center linked to ballistic missile development
Photo: Fire at the Roscosmos research center (ASTRA Telegram channel)
A fire has broken out at the Central Research Institute of Machine Building in Russia's Moscow region. The institute serves as the main scientific center of Russia's state space corporation, Roscosmos, according to ASTRA.
What happened
The fire broke out at or near the Central Research Institute of Machine Building in the city of Korolyov, outside Moscow.
According to available information, the blaze started on the institute's premises, but the cause has not been officially disclosed.
Information regarding potential casualties or the extent of the fire was not available at the time of publication.
Strategic facility
Central Research Institute of Machine Building is the principal scientific center of Roscosmos and one of the key research institutions in Russia's space industry.
The institute develops rocket and space technologies. According to publicly available information, its technologies are used in the development of ballistic missiles, navigation systems, reconnaissance satellites, and other military-purpose technologies.
Russian authorities have not yet announced a possible cause of the fire or provided details about the consequences of the incident.
Photo: fire at the Central Research Institute of Machine Building
Photo: fire at the Central Research Institute of Machine Building
What is known so far
At the time of publication, information about the fire was limited to reports from emergency services. No additional official details, including the extent of the damage or the circumstances surrounding the fire, have been released.
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