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Russia Shields Fraud-Plagued Space Agency From Foreign Scrutiny

The FSB argues the information on Roscosmos' work — as well as its problems — can be used against Russia by foreign states and organizations.

space privatization

Roscosmos Chief Pokes Russian Billionaires After Branson Space Flight

Dmitry Rogozin pressed Russia's ultra-wealthy to spend less on “regular yachts and vanity fairs” and focus on space technologies instead.

Russia Races Tom Cruise and Musk for First Movie in Space

One of Russia's most celebrated actresses, Yulia Peresild, is blasting off to the ISS with film director Klim Shipenko in October.

Scheduled Delivery

Russia Launches Cargo Ship to Space Station

Russian space freighter is scheduled to dock with the International Space Station on Friday, bringing 420 liters of water and other supplies to Earth's...

‘Ring of Fire’ Solar Eclipse Blazes Over Russia – In Photos

The rare phenomenon was visible in many parts of Russia.

lights, camera, action

Russia to Send Billionaire Maezawa, Film Crew to ISS

The film's working title is "Challenge" and will be in the genre of a "space drama," Roscosmos said.

'Mission success!'

Russia Launches New Batch of U.K. Telecom Satellites Into Space

A Soyuz rocket blasted off from the Vostochny cosmodrome in Russia's Far East on Monday.

Russia Says to Launch Own Space Station in 2025

Russia's Deputy Prime Minister Yury Borisov recently said Moscow was considering leaving the ISS program from 2025 because of the station's age.

Russia to Quit Int’l Space Station in 2025 – Reports

Russia’s space agency reportedly plans to deploy its own orbiting outpost after international agreements on the use of ISS expire in 2024.

Russia Space Chief Blasts U.S. for Omitting Gagarin in Post

"A**holes. Superpowers do not behave that way," Roscosmos head Dmitry Rogozin wrote.

On Gagarin Anniversary, Putin Says Russia Must Remain 'Space Power'

The Russian president said the space program is "strategic" and "directly related" to national defense.

Space milestone

Drones, Lasers and More: How Russians Celebrated 60th Anniversary of Gagarin Spaceflight

This year’s Cosmonautics Day events were on par with grand parades of the Soviet era.

Russians Celebrate 60 Years Since Historic Gagarin Spaceflight

"Gagarin's feat ... bonds all Russians together."

In Photos: 60 Years of Yuri Gagarin's Historic Space Journey

The Soviet cosmonaut became the first human in space on this day in 1961.

3-Man Crew Docks at ISS After Flight Honoring Gagarin

Reminders of Yuri Gagarin's achievement were everywhere as the crew prepared for their half-year mission aboard the ISS.

Russia’s First Space Tourism Company Closes

Kosmokurs planned to charge tourists between $200,000 and $250,000 to spend about five minutes in zero gravity.

Elon Musk Advises Russia to Use ‘Fully Reusable’ Rockets

Russia, which is in direct competition with Musk's SpaceX, is developing the partially reusable Amur rocket as a successor to the Soyuz.

To Infinity and Beyond

Russia Launches More UK Telecom Satellites into Space

The Soyuz-2.1b rocket with British communication satellites launched from the Vostochny cosmodrome on Thursday morning.

Russia Puts 38 Foreign Satellites Into Orbit

The launch was twice postponed from Saturday due to technical issues.

Russia’s Only Female Cosmonaut Inspires New Barbie

The one-of-a-kind Barbie inspired by Anna Kikina is part of Mattel's “You Can Be Anything” campaign.

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