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Articles with tag "Space"

Obituary

Russian Cosmonaut Alexei Leonov, First Human to Perform Spacewalk, Dies

Leonov’s pioneering spacewalk marked a crucial step for the development of moon landing programs and the ISS.
order of courage

Putin Gives Top State Honor to U.S. Astronaut Who Survived Russian Rocket Emergency

The award recognizes selfless acts of courage and valor.
Space race

Russia Plans Reusable Rocket to Compete With Elon Musk by 2024 – RBC

Roscosmos previously brushed off Musk’s successful Falcon Heavy launch toward Mars as “a nice trick.” 
spaceship launch

Russian Spaceship With UAE Astronaut Blasts Off Into Space

The spaceship is carrying a crew of three, including the first astronaut from the United Arab Emirates.
One small step for FEDOR

Russia's Humanoid Robot Says It Wants to Build Robot Colonies In Space

The life-size robot tweeted his vision just weeks after visiting the ISS.
planetary neighborhood

Newfound Comet Likely an 'Interstellar Visitor,' Russian Scientists Say

The comet's trajectory is evidence that it originated beyond the solar system, the scientists said.
Space

Russia’s Deputy Prime Minister Rips New Space Center

A contractor accused of stealing 4 million rubles was detained while driving a Mercedes covered in Swarovski crystals.
No law, no order

New Russian Spacesuit’s Lack of Fly Zipper Threatens Revered Pee Ritual

"We have the design specifications. Nowhere do they say that you have to pee on the wheel," the suit's designer said.
mission accomplished

Russian Spacecraft Carrying Humanoid Robot Docks With Space Station

The Skybot F-850 is the first humanoid robot sent to space by Russia.
FEDOR afloat

Russian Spacecraft Carrying Humanoid Robot Fails to Dock With Space Station

The FEDOR robot is on its way to the ISS for a planned two-week mission to support the crew and test its skills.
Space Oddity

Russia's First Humanoid Robot Preps for Space Voyage

The eerily human-like robot was reportedly designed to assist in the construction of human bases on the moon and other planets.
Successful launch

Russian Rocket Launched Carrying Space Observatory

It will take a stable position between the Earth and the sun with the purpose of creating a detailed star map.
slap on the wrist

Russian Space Contractor Escapes Jail Time After $6.5M Fraud

Grebnev was accused of using company money to buy yachts and a mansion. 
Rogozin in space

Russian Scientists Send Effigy Into Space in Toy Car, Mimicking SpaceX Launch

"How do you like that, Elon Musk?"
Telecom launch

Russia Launches Its Most Powerful Telecom Satellite

The Yamal-601 satellite will broadcast to customers across Europe and Asia.
Yeehaw

Russian Scientists Are Developing ‘Lasso’ to Round Up Space Debris – Reports

Other ideas include equipping the International Space Station with lasers to pulverize the debris.
Free ride

Russia to Send 'Outstanding Citizens' to Space for Free

Teachers and scientists will be given priority for the reward, the head of Roscosmos said.
Out of this world

Cosmonautics Day: Russia's Space Exploration In Photos

Russians pay homage to the Soviet Union's legacy in outer space every year on April 12, the anniversary of Yury Gagarin's famous space flight.
Deal's off

Russian Space Firm to Scrap Rocket Deal With Ukraine

Ukraine's Yuzhmash is contracted to manufacture 12 rockets for S7 Space's floating launch platform.
lonely lunatics

Mock Moon Flight Experiment Begins in Russia

The group will live, work and research in isolation from the rest of the world.
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