Russia Extends Spektr‑RG X‑ray Observatory Mission by Five Years
Russian Academy of Sciences made a formal decision to extend the work of the Spektr-RG X-ray observatory (stationed in an Earth-Sun Lagrange point) for 5 more years. It is the only major scientific/astrophysics spacecraft operated by Russia, following its launch in 2019... https://t.co/AAy5zB2pdX
Russia's First Starlink Satellite Likely Re‑
First "Russian Starlink" (launched in March) likely fell back to Earth today due to lack of maneuvers to counteract atmospheric drag, while unconfirmed rumors circulate about next launch into the constellation on June 18. CONTEXT: https://t.co/aDb75LxG66
Inside the Next‑Gen Spacecraft Parachute System
Our exclusive longread on the design, operation and evolution of the parachute system of the new-generation spacecraft (subscription): https://t.co/DJXLghOrrU https://t.co/FkcsGP8Wsf
Soyuz History Revealed: MS-14 Sensor Issue Prompted Fleet Upgrade
Added exclusive details on the Soyuz technical history to several recent missions, including on the MS-14 sensor issue that triggered fleet-wide upgrades ( subscription). Updates: https://t.co/XhCB1BA3vO https://t.co/DhKPqjie32
Russia Successfully Tests Sarmat Intercontinental Ballistic Missile
A long-predicted test launch of the Sarmat intercontinental ballistic missile took place today and reported to be successful: Context: https://t.co/UHNXxGE0EK
ExoMars Prototype Updated, Lander Visible in Background
New version of ExoMars prototype is emerging. Note the lander on the background of one photo:
Angara Developer Director Sentenced to Seven Years in Absentia
Andrei Kalinvosky (quoted multiple times on the linked page) who was the Director General at Angara's prime developer, was sentenced to 7 years in absentia for fraud. DETAILS: https://t.co/FTQ8hVtOfd https://t.co/IScUGDRXlr
Moscow Startup Plans First Distributed Solar Observatory Using Cubesats
Moscow-based small satellite developer proposes the "world's first distributed solar observatory" comprised of cubesats spread from Earth's orbit to Lagrange points. https://t.co/oSSdHr16A1
Most March Russian Starlink Satellites Maneuvering to Operational Orbit
All but one "Russian Starlinks" launched in March showed signs of maneuvers, presumably on their way to operational orbits. Context: https://t.co/aDdeCmCNC9
Contractor Arrested for $7 Million Theft From Omsk Angara Plant
A contractor involved in establishing Angara production line in the city of Omsk is arrested for stealing more than $7 million in three years. DETAILS, CONTEXT: https://t.co/FTQ8hVtgpF https://t.co/hgQPGtm35J
Mysterious Russian Satellites
A mysterious cluster of Russian satellites is reported barging in on amateur radio for unknown reason DETAILS: https://t.co/DQwY8BwFyJ
Three Nations Deploy Secret Inspector Satellites, Escalating Space Militarization
It looks like for the first time, a three-side race broke out between secret Russian, Chinese and US "inspector" satellites 36,000 kilometers from Earth, marking an unprecedented surge of military activities in space. DETAILS, CONTEXT: https://t.co/Jn70BeFqgI https://t.co/a6yJN4FkTo
Roscosmos Completes Crew Capsule Processing Stand at Vostochny
Last month, Roskosmos completed processing stand for the crew capsule of the PTK (Orel) new-generation spacecraft, which the ship's 2nd worksite in Vostochny spaceport. Similar installations are planned for PTK's other components. CONTEXT: https://t.co/a3ipLmZ6e9 https://t.co/aQzomFk80C
Russia's Ekspress‑AMU4 Launch Pushed to 2028
Ekspress-AMU4, Russia's first civilian geostationary communications satellite to be developed in isolation from the West, completed acoustic tests, but its launch just slipped from 2026 to 2028 due to components' delays... https://t.co/Mz5ys2bFrq
Roscosmos Krasmash Director General Arrested in Corruption Probe
Director General of Roskosmos' Krasmash plant, the manufacturer of Sarmat ICBM and Block DM space tug, arrested in corruption probe. DETAILS: https://t.co/Jp0mtejWzK