In honor of the tenth anniversary of the WEF, a rocket with the symbols of the Forum was launched into space.

At the Baikonur cosmodrome, specialists from the Roscosmos State Corporation launched the Soyuz-2.1b launch vehicle with the logo of the tenth anniversary Eastern Economic Forum, which will be held on September 3-6 in Vladivostok. The WEF is organized by the Roscongress Foundation.

"The tenth anniversary Eastern Economic Forum is taking place this year. One of its main topics is the technological development of our country. A strong and independent Russia cannot be imagined without space exploration. In the Far East, in the Amur Region, one of the most ambitious and large–scale projects in history is being created - the Vostochny cosmodrome. The launches of Russian launch vehicles from the Baikonur cosmodrome are continuing. And today, the launch vehicle, branded in honor of the WEF-2025, was launched. I am convinced that our country will move forward in its technological development. The instruction of Russian President Vladimir Vladimirovich Putin on the rapid development of the Far East will be fully implemented, which will stimulate the economy and improve the quality of life of our citizens," said Yuri Trutnev, Deputy Prime Minister of Russia, Presidential Plenipotentiary Representative in the Far Eastern Federal District, Chairman of the Organizing Committee for the Preparation and Holding of the WEF.

The launch vehicle launched the Bion-M spacecraft No. 2 into polar orbit, which is a large biomedical laboratory. As a result, some aspects of the effects of polar orbit conditions close to deep space conditions will be studied.

"The launch of a rocket bearing the symbols of the tenth anniversary Eastern Economic Forum is a landmark event that highlights the role of the WEF as a strategic platform for the development of the Far East and strengthening international cooperation in the Asia-Pacific region. Over the past ten years, the Forum has become an effective tool for attracting investments, implementing major infrastructure projects and creating new economic opportunities. The Forum, among other tools, creates the growth dynamics that the Far East demonstrates through a systematic government policy and active business participation. It also reflects Russia's technological potential and its commitment to the sustainable development of the macroregion. The Eastern Economic Forum continues to confirm its status as a key discussion platform where the vectors of further socio-economic progress are determined," said Anton Kobyakov, Adviser to the President of Russia and Executive Secretary of the WEF Organizing Committee.

The main theme of this year's WEF is "The Far East: Cooperation for Peace and Prosperity."