# Site 31

Type: Technology

Source: Space & Defense Intelligence Brief — https://getspacebrief.com/entity/site-31
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## Timeline

- **2026-03-22**: Return to Flight — First successful rocket launch from the restored Site 31 pad.
- **2025-12**: Repair Phase — Roscosmos engineers conduct repairs on the pad's ground support equipment and flame deflectors.
- **2025-11**: Launch Accident — A lift-off mishap causes significant damage to the infrastructure at Site 31.

## Recent coverage (1 stories)

### Roscosmos Restores Baikonur Site 31 Following Major Launch Accident
2026-03-23 00:28:18 · Sentiment: Neutral · Impact: 5/10 · Sources: 9

Russia has successfully resumed operations at Site 31 of the Baikonur Cosmodrome, conducting its first launch since the facility was damaged in a November accident. The restoration of the pad is a critical step for Roscosmos as it seeks to maintain its orbital launch cadence amid increasing international isolation.
Full story: https://getspacebrief.com/story/russia-resumes-baikonur-site-31-launches

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