Russia’s Soyuz MS-28 spacecraft launched on November 27, safely delivering two Roscosmos cosmonauts and one NASA astronaut to the International Space Station (ISS). The routine mission was a success, but back on the ground, something went awry.

Shortly after liftoff, a structure collapsed on the launch pad at Site 31/6 at the Baikonur Cosmodrome, according to NASASpaceFlight.com . Drone footage reportedly showed the site’s mobile maintenance cabin lying upside down in the flame trench. In a statement , Roscosmos explained that damage can occur after launch, and an inspection is currently underway.

“All the necessary spare parts are available for repairs, and the damage will be rectified in the near future,” the translated statement reads.

Site 31/6 is the only Russian launch site ca

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