Russia Approves 2033 Completion Plan for New Orbital Station

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Russia has approved the schedule for creating a Russian orbital station by 2033.

An Overview of the News

• Roscosmos, Russia’s state space corporation, released a statement detailing the schedule.

• The schedule includes:

  • Design and construction of space modules.

  • Flight tests of a new-generation manned spaceship.

  • Creation of launch vehicles.

  • Development of space infrastructure on Earth.

  • Timetable for the work of scientific institutes supporting the project.

• Yuriy Borisov, head of Roscosmos, signed the construction schedule along with directors from 19 enterprises involved.

Launch Schedule

• 2027: Launch of the scientific and energy modules.

• 2030: Launch of three core modules:

  • Universal nodal module.

  • Gateway module.

  • Base module.

• 2033: Launch of two additional target modules.

Financial Allocation

• A total of 608.9 billion rubles has been allocated to finance the project.

Objectives and Benefits

• Ensuring the continuity of Russia’s space program.

• Addressing issues of national security.

• Promoting scientific and technological development.

• Serving as a platform for testing space technologies.