Soyuz-5 rocket uses Elbrus processors
Moscow, September 28. The domestic eight-core processor
Consensus
- The 'Soyuz-5' rocket was launched in late April using the 'Elbrus' eight-core processor.
- The 'Elbrus' processor replaced foreign components in the rocket's control system.
- The replacement involved both hardware and software changes.
- Energy consumption decreased after the implementation of 'Elbrus'.
- Data transmission speed increased after the implementation of 'Elbrus'.
- The launch success was cited as evidence of the decision's correctness.
- The head of Roscosmos, Dmitry Bakhanov, announced these developments at the 'Microelectronics 2026' forum.
Points of divergence
- The 'Elbrus' processors replaced foreign components in the 'Soyuz-5' launch vehicle's control system, and the change included both hardware and software replacement. — kommersant
- The 'Elbrus' processor was used for the first time in the 'Soyuz-5's control system, and it was emphasized that both hardware and software were developed independently. — vesti
- Roscosmos expects to use these technologies in the next two 'Soyuz-5' rockets planned for 2027. — kommersant
- Bakhanov also discussed the practical use of artificial intelligence on the Russian segment of the International Space Station. — vesti
Coverage (2 sources)
- In 'Soyuz-5' missiles, 'Elbrus' processors are now being used — Коммерсантъ
- In the "Soyuz-5" rocket control system, the "Elbrus" processor was used for the first time — Вести