ROSCOSMOS

📌 Establishment & Early History

• The Russian Space Agency (RSA) was established on 25 February 1992 following the dissolution of the Soviet Union, becoming the central executive body for Russia’s space‑programme.  
• In August 2015 it was reorganised into the State Corporation for Space Activities “Roscosmos”.  
• Roscosmos claims the heritage of the Soviet space programme, which produced world firsts such as the first artificial satellite (Sputnik 1) and the first human in space (Yuri Gagarin).  

🎯 Key Milestones & Achievements

• 1990s: Despite economic turmoil, Russia maintained continuity of launches, kept the Mir station operational beyond original lifetime, and became a primary partner in the International Space Station (ISS).  
• 2000: With the launch of Soyuz spacecraft to ISS (31 October 2000) Russia began uninterrupted human presence aboard the station.  
• 2011–2015: Russia introduced new satellite series (Electro‑L weather, Meteor‑M meteorological), advanced navigation constellation GLONASS and started large‑scale structural reforms following reliability concerns.  
• 2020s: Roscosmos confirmed plans to withdraw from the ISS after 2028 and to build its own national orbiting station.  

🔭 Future Plans & Strategic Vision

• Roscosmos intends to launch the core modules of its upcoming Russian Orbital Service Station (ROSS) by 2027, with full development by the early 2030s.  
• Robotic lunar exploration remains a priority: the Luna‑Glob programme (Luna 26, 27, 28) is scheduled for launches throughout the late 2020s and early 2030s.  
• The Federal Space Programme 2016–2025 (“FKP‑2025”) set a goal of deploying around 180 new spacecraft and increasing capability in satellite communications, Earth observation, and navigation. 

✅ In Summary

Roscosmos, rooted in the Soviet space legacy and institutionalised in its current form in 2015, remains a major player in global space operations. It has transitioned from being a launch‑provider and ISS partner to steering a future‑focused agenda: building a national orbiting station, returning to the Moon, expanding its satellite constellations, and modernising its launch systems.

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