Fire at Roscosmos missile research center near Moscow
A fire broke out at the Central Research Institute of Machine Building (TsNII Mash), a key scientific center of Roscosmos that works on missile projects, Russian media reported on Aug. 5. The facility is in Korolyov, Moscow Oblast.
A fire erupted at the Central Research Institute of Machine Building (TsNII Mash), a crucial scientific hub for Roscosmos involved in missile projects, according to Russian media reports on August 5. The institute is situated in Korolyov, Moscow Oblast. Initially, reports suggested a fire on the premises, but Roscosmos later disclosed that smoke was detected in the basement of one building.
Firefighters managed to contain and extinguish the blaze, and there were no reported injuries, according to Russian outlets Astra, Novaya Gazeta, and Mediazona. TsNII Mash collaborates on the Russian segment of the International Space Station and contributes to rocket-space technology and dual-use systems development. The institute's research is applied in ballistic missiles, navigation systems, satellite reconnaissance, and other military applications.
Just hours before the incident, Moscow Oblast authorities issued alerts concerning unmanned aerial vehicles in Russian airspace.
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