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Health & Science2h 10m ago

A Soyuz rocket carrying astronauts to the International Space Station (ISS) was emblazoned with an advertisement for an energy drink.

Baikonur Cosmodrome, Kazakhstan

Who
Russian space agency Roscosmos
What
A Soyuz rocket carrying astronauts to the International Space Station (ISS) was emblazoned with an advertisement for an energy drink.
When
Fri, 17 Jul 2026 12:00:00 GMT · 2h 10m ago
Where
Baikonur Cosmodrome, Kazakhstan · 45.9222°, 63.3050°
Why
To continue a Russian tradition of placing advertisements on rockets launched into space.
The Frontline Impact

How this affects you

This event continues a practice of commercial advertising on space launch vehicles. It suggests a potential for further commercialization of space missions by Russian entities.

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    A Soyuz rocket carrying astronauts to the International Space Station (ISS) was emblazoned with an advertisement for an energy drink.
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    A Soyuz rocket launched astronauts to the International Space Station (ISS) with an advertisement for an energy drink displayed on its exterior.
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