Soyuz MS-28 launches flawlessly as debris falls in Kazakhstan's Ulytau region

A Soyuz MS-28 carrier rocket lifted off from the Baikonur Cosmodrome on 27 November 2025 at 14:27 Astana time. The launch proceeded smoothly, with the spacecraft successfully reaching orbit. Meanwhile, residents in the Ulytau region captured footage of falling rocket debris shortly after takeoff. The rocket’s first stage detached as planned and landed in a designated unpopulated area of Ulytau. Local residents recorded the descent, but authorities confirmed the debris posed no danger to people or property. The Soyuz MS-28 uses kerosene and liquid oxygen, fuels considered safe for the environment.

Preliminary assessments found no ecological harm from the fallen components. Teams from Roscosmos and environmental agencies in Kazakhstan and Russia are now on-site. They are conducting measurements and gathering samples to verify safety. The fallen debris carried no radiological, chemical, or biological risks. Officials stated the incident caused no harm to the local population or surroundings. Investigations continue to ensure full compliance with safety standards.