SPECIALISTS OF THE SPACE CENTER “EASTERN” (branch of the center of exploitation of ground-based space infrastructure, is included in the state corporation “Roscosmos”) started autonomous testing of the Soyuz-2 starting complex systems after modernization under a new fuel type.
Works are carried out on systems of refueling the third stage of the carrier missile, the system of refueling the combustible “package” (assembled first and second steps), fuel cooling system and on the automatic technological equipment control system. Autonomous tests are planned to be completed until the end of 2021. The next stage is to conduct comprehensive tests when preparing for launching carrier missile.
naphthyl is an ecologically safe type of hydrocarbon fuel using polymer additives. It provides increased efficiency, which allows you to withdraw a large payload in orbit.