Russia’s Roscosmos space agency has confirmed that the launch pad at the Baikonur Cosmodrome in Kazakhstan sustained significant damage during the Soyuz MS-28 mission to the International Space Station. Multiple Russian media outlets reported the incident on November 27, detailing the extent of the damage. The Baikonur Cosmodrome, a key facility for Russian space operations, has been a critical hub for launches to the International Space Station for decades. The Soyuz MS-28 mission, which successfully delivered a crew to the ISS, was followed by reports of structural damage to the launch pad. While the exact cause of the damage is still under investigation, the incident has raised concerns about the safety and reliability of the facility. Roscosmos officials have not yet released details on the timeline for repairs or the impact on future missions. This event underscores the challenges faced in maintaining aging infrastructure at one of the world’s most important space launch sites.