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- The force of the Soyuz launch displaced a service platform into the flame trench, damaging the launch pad.
- The rocket successfully carried three astronauts to the International Space Station.
- Roscosmos confirmed the damage and stated that repair parts are available.
- The incident raises concerns about the ISS's future amid strained US-Russia relations, with experts questioning Russia's commitment to repair the launch pad and its role in the program.
