Roscosmos

21 Apr 2021 in 1:07

Construction of Russian space station will not interfere with Moscow-Beijing space cooperation between

Russia will withdraw from the International Space Station (ISS) after reaching its planned lifespan in 2024 and is working on a new station to replace it, Russian media reported on Sunday. Chinese observers said that Russia's decision to build its own space station is consistent with its self-reliant principle of developing the aerospace industry but it will not overlook the option to cooperate on China's upcoming space station, as the craft might be the only operational station in orbit that will be open to foreign partners following the retirement of the ISS

9 Apr 2021 in 15:40

Russia’s Soyuz-2.1a rocket with manned spacecraft blasts off from Baikonur

A Soyuz MS-18 manned spacecraft named after Yuri Gagarin carrying three crewmembers of the next long-term expedition to the International Space Station (ISS) separated from the upper stage of a Soyuz-2.1a carrier rocket and started its autonomous …

29 Mar 2021 in 12:20

Roscosmos: reports about Rogozin’s resignation are rumors and idle speculations

Russia’s state space corporation Roscosmos said on Sunday it continues to work in a routine mode and reports about its CEO Dmitry Rogozin’s resignation are mere rumors and idle speculations. "We are working routinely. …

20 Feb 2021 in 1:31

Russia and China ready to build first moon base

Russia and China are to collaborate on the international lunar structure, which was thought up by China - the latest build in the space-race against America, The Sun informs. The purpose of the International Lunar Research Stations (ILRS), is to create a long-term robotic presence on the Moon by the start of the next decade, before eventually establishing a sustained human presence. An Order of the Government of the Russian Federation detailing the scheme was published on February 11, but the "date to sign the above mentioned MoU has not been determined yet and is currently discussed with the Chinese partners"

17 Feb 2021 in 13:40

Russia’s Progress resupply ship docks in manual mode due to deviation from berth axis

The Russian Progress MS-16 cargo spacecraft switched from the automatic to the remote control mode of docking with the International Space Station (ISS) due to its deviation from the berthing axis, the state space corporation Roscosmos said. …

10 Feb 2021 in 13:40

Russia and Turkey to cooperate on joint space efforts

The Russian and Turkish authorities intend to establish mutually beneficial full-fledged cooperation in the space industry, the press service of the state corporation Roscosmos reported. "Active work is underway to prepare a …

16 Oct 2020 in 20:37

What is the difference between Russia's Amur and Musk's Falcon 9

Russia is getting into the reusable rocket game. The nation's space agency, Roscosmos, announced last week that it aims to develop a two-stage rocket called the Amur, whose first stage will return to Earth for vertical, powered landings like those performed by SpaceX's Falcon 9 boosters.

16 Jul 2020 in 19:42

Roscosmos will not cooperate with NASA on lunar program

Dmitry Rogozin announced his intention to work with China

15 Jul 2020 in 11:40

NASA hopes to collaborate with Russia in Artemis moon program

NASA administrator Jim Bridenstine said he still expected support from Russia’s space corporation in its Artemis moon program. Bridenstine said that "the relationship between NASA and Roscosmos is solid” and …

8 Jul 2020 in 9:40

Roscosmos adviser Ivan Safronov arrested until September 6

Moscow’s Lefortovo court on Tuesday ruled to place in pretrial custody Ivan Safronov, a senior official with Russia’s state-run space corporation Roscosmos, who is suspected of high treason. "The …

7 Jul 2020 in 12:00

Aide to Roscosmos CEO detained on treason charges

Ivan Safronov, Russia’s Roscosmos CEO advisor on informational policy was arrested Tuesday over suspicion of treason, the state corporation said, adding that Safronov’s apprehension is not connected to his current occupation.

29 Jun 2020 in 13:00

Roscosmos to produce several Angara carrier rockets at lower cost

The Khrunichev Space Center will produce several Angara carrier rockets at a price of less than 5 billion rubles ($71 million), the press office of Russia’s State Space Corporation Roscosmos said. "The contract for …

27 Jun 2020 in 21:40

Russian doctors arrive to Baikonur (VIDEO)

Russian doctors flew to Kazakhstan's Baikonur to combat the Covid-19 outbreak. The relevant message was published on the Roscosmos website. A charter flight of the state corporation with the combined medical detachment of the …

18 Jun 2020 in 12:00

Roscosmos comments on U.S. space militarization plans

Washington's space militarization plans may jeopardize the already fragile cooperation with Russia, deputy head of Russian State Space Corporation Roscosmos Sergey Savelyev said, still confirming the country's readiness to strengthen …

28 May 2020 in 8:15

New orbital station to become Russia’s entire orbital group’s HQ

The new orbital station that Russia will begin designing shortly, will become the headquarters for the entire Russian orbital group, Russian space agency Roscosmos head Dmitry Rogozin said. "This will be a platform for useful load, …

18 May 2020 in 9:00

ISS to be seen with naked eye over Russia until end of May

The International Space Station (ISS) can be seen with the naked eye flying from southwest to southeast over Russia until the end of May, the press service of Russia’s State Space Corporation Rososmos said. "The …

17 Apr 2020 in 10:40

ISS crew members Skripochka, Morgan and Meirreturns to Earth (VIDEO)

The Soyuz MS-15 manned spacecraft with three International Space Station (ISS) crewmembers on board has landed in Kazakhstan, 147 km to the southeast of the city of Zhezqazghan. The Roscosmos website organized a live transmission of the …

12 Apr 2020 in 10:00

Russia space chief slams Elon Musk over predatory pricing for launches

The head of Russia’s space agency on Saturday accused Elon Musk’s SpaceX of predatory pricing for space launches, South China Morning Post reported. “Instead of honest competition on the market for space launches, they …

4 Feb 2020 in 10:20

Roscosmos to start drafting its space program this year

Russia’s state-run space corporation Roscosmos will draft its 10-year space program in 2020 and start implementing it in 2021, Roscosmos Director General Dmitry Rogozin said. "The state program of space …

31 Oct 2019 in 15:40

Roscosmos to help NASA to deliver its astronauts to ISS

Head of Russia’s State Space Corporation Roscosmos Dmitry Rogozin gave instructions to allocate funds for making two additional Soyuz MS manned spaceships, including due to the need to deliver NASA astronauts to the …