I'm low-key excited that Russia is finally trying to get back into the satellite launch game 
. The Soyuz 5 rocket sounds like a solid addition to their lineup, but I'm not holding my breath for demand 
. I mean, with China and India dominating the medium-lift market, it's gonna be tough for Russia to stand out from the crowd 
. They're gonna need to prove that this rocket is more than just a "me too" alternative 
. If someone does end up taking a gamble on it, props to them, I guess 
... but I'm not counting on it 
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. The Soyuz 5 rocket sounds like a solid addition to their lineup, but I'm not holding my breath for demand . I mean, with China and India dominating the medium-lift market, it's gonna be tough for Russia to stand out from the crowd . They're gonna need to prove that this rocket is more than just a "me too" alternative . If someone does end up taking a gamble on it, props to them, I guess ... but I'm not counting on it .
it seems like russias got a bit of a headache since they invaded ukraine. all dem satelites gettin launched every year, who's gonna wanna pay big bucks 4 somethin thats just another option? 
i mean china & india r killin it in the medium lift market, why would anyone jump on russian tech? 
plus, that first stage engine might not be enough 2 compete with the big boys like spacex.