YURI BORISOV
Finally, a Russian scientist puts an American conspiracy theory to rest
A persistent conspiracy theory in the US claims the 1969 Apollo 11 moon landing was faked, suggesting NASA staged photos and videos. Russian scientist Yury Borisov, head of Roscosmos, confirmed the authenticity of lunar soil samples provided by the US, potentially discrediting the conspiracy. Russia's lunar mission failed in 2023, while India and China have successfully landed on the moon.
Russia plans to create core of new space station by 2030
Russia aims to establish the core of its new orbital space station by 2030, according to its space agency, Roscosmos. The agency's head, Yuri Borisov, approved the timeline, which includes launching an initial scientific and energy module in 2027 and adding three more modules by 2030, with two additional modules planned between 2031 and 2033. Previously collaborating on the International Space Station (ISS), Russia plans to exit the ISS by 2028 and focus on its own station to address scientific, technological, and national security needs.
Putin ratifies plan to jointly build lunar base with China
Russian President Vladimir Putin has approved a plan to jointly build the International Lunar Research Station (ILRS) with China. The ILRS will include sections on the lunar surface, lunar orbit, and Earth, built in two phases. The first phase aims to establish a basic station by 2035, with expansion completed by 2045. Twelve countries and international organizations have joined the initiative. The project follows Russia and China's 2021 agreement and involves ambitious lunar missions starting in 2026.
Spacecraft carrying first Belarus woman cosmonaut lifts off: Roscosmos
Marina Vasilevskaya, Belarus' first female cosmonaut, successfully launched to the International Space Station from Baikonur in Kazakhstan aboard a Russian Soyuz spacecraft. The mission overcame delays, with the ISS facing coolant leaks and uncertainties in US-Russia space cooperation.
Setting up nuclear power unit in space is priority for Russia: Putin
Russian President Vladimir Putin stressed the importance of prioritizing space projects, including a nuclear power unit in space, during discussions with government officials, according to state news agency TASS. Putin highlighted Russia's competencies in space and the need to finance such projects. He also mentioned collaboration with China on deploying a nuclear reactor on the moon. Meanwhile, Russia is reportedly developing a nuclear space weapon, raising concerns about its potential impact on satellites orbiting Earth.
Roscosmos chief reveals how Russia is assisting India in Gaganyaan mission
“Not only Indian cosmonauts are getting trained in Russia, experts from Moscow's space enterprise are helping develop manned spacecraft and engaging in wide-ranging dialogues to boost Delhi's adventure to the stars,” Yuri Borisov, director general of Roscosmos, told Russia Today television channel this week.
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Russia says it is considering putting a nuclear power plant on the moon with China
Russia and China are considering putting a nuclear power plant on the moon from 2033-35, according to Yuri Borisov, head of Russia's space agency Roscosmos. Borisov said that solar panels would not provide enough electricity to power future lunar settlements, while nuclear power could. The Russian space programme has faced setbacks, including a failed moon mission last year.
Russia deploys ICBM that Putin says will make enemies 'think twice'
The head of Russia's Roscosmos space agency said Friday that the country has deployed an advanced intercontinental ballistic missile that President Vladimir Putin once said will make Russia's enemies "think twice." Agency head Yuri Borisov said Sarmat missiles have been placed on combat duty, according to Russian news agencies. Further details were not reported.
Russia deploys ICBM that Putin says will make enemies 'think twice'
The Sarmat is one of several advanced weapons whose development Putin announced in 2018. The silo-based missile, capable of carrying multiple nuclear warheads, is intended to replace the R-36 ICBMs that are known by the NATO reporting name of Satan.
A failed lunar mission dents Russian pride and reflects deeper problems with Moscow's space industry
The destruction of the robotic Luna-25 probe, which crashed onto the surface of the moon over the weekend, reflects the endemic problems that have dogged the Russian space industry since the 1991 collapse of the Soviet Union. Those include the loss of key technologies in the post-Soviet industrial meltdown, the bruising impact of recent Western sanctions, a huge brain drain and widespread corruption.
Russian spacecraft adjusts moon orbit in preparation for landing
Russia's Luna-25 spacecraft adjusted its orbit on Friday as it prepared to attempt the first landing near the south pole of the moon, space agency Roscosmos said. "Today at 09:20 Moscow time (0620 GMT), the propulsion system of the automatic station performed an orbit correction lasting 40 seconds. Its goal is to provide the best conditions for the subsequent construction of a pre-landing orbit," Roscosmos said in a statement.
Russia calls ageing space station "dangerous" as it plans successor
The International Space Station had been a rare area of cooperation between the United States and Russia even as diplomatic ties worsened.But since Russia invaded Ukraine in February and subjected to a barrage of Western sanctions, it has become more intent on leaving and launching its own space station sometime after 2024.
Europe eyes Elon Musk's SpaceX to bridge launch gap left by Russia tensions
The private American competitor to Europe's Arianespace has emerged as a key contender to plug a temporary gap alongside Japan and India, but final decisions depend on the still unresolved timetable for Europe's delayed Ariane 6 rocket.
Russian space chief: no date yet for space station pullout
NASA and its partners hope to continue operating the 24-year-old International Space Station until 2030, and the Russian announcement threw that plan into doubt. Speaking on Friday in televised remarks, Borisov said Russia will start the process of leaving the station after 2024 but the exact timing would "depend on the International Space Station's condition."
EU to cut Russian gas use as missiles strike Ukraine
The effort to help Germany wean itself off Russian gas for the winter came as Turkey announced a meeting in Russia next week between Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan and his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin.
Russia to quit International Space Station 'after 2024'
The announcement comes as tensions rage between the Kremlin and the West over Moscow's military intervention in Ukraine and several rounds of unprecedented sanctions against Russia.
Russian President Vladimir Putin reshuffles top officials, names new space agency head
Putin replaced Rogozin with Yuri Borisov, a deputy prime minister who was in charge of weapons industries. Borisov's duties were handed over to Denis Manturov, the minister of industry and trade who was also given the rank of a deputy prime minister.
New military tech: Russia uses new anti-drone laser tool in Ukraine
According to military experts, lasers have several drawbacks as weapons, including massive power requirements and the deterioration of the beam caused by dust and water vapor in the air cause, among others.
Russia uses new generation of laser weapons in Ukraine
Yury Borisov, the deputy prime minister in charge of military development, told a conference in Moscow that Peresvet was already being widely deployed and it could blind satellites up to 1,500 km above Earth.
Russian airlines face safety countdown to secure parts
Moscow took a first step this week towards keeping its commercial fleet flying by allowing its airlines to re-register leased planes in Russia, giving local authorities direct control over the certificates of airworthiness needed for each jet.
U.S. officials travel to Venezuela, a Russia ally, as the West isolates Putin
Russia's invasion of Ukraine has prompted the United States to pay closer attention to Russian President Vladimir Putin's allies in Latin America, which Washington believes could become security threats if the standoff with Russia deepens, according to current and former U.S. officials who spoke on the condition of anonymity to discuss sensitive policy matters.
Jaishankar-Lavrov decide to expedite outcomes of 21st annual summit
The Ministers agreed on further steps to expand interaction in regional and international affairs, including cooperation in the SCO, BRICS, RIC, as well as in the UN and the UN Security Council.
India could be first foreign buyer of S-500 system: Russian Deputy PM
“Beyond a doubt, once we deliver this system to our troops, India will be the first on the list, if it expresses its desire to buy these advanced armaments,” Borisov told Russian RuRBC TV Channel recently, on being asked whether India would be the first country to purchase the S-500.
EAM may visit Moscow this week amid Afghan situation
This will be the latest in a series of engagements undertaken between the two countries this year, notwithstanding the Covid-19 pandemic. Lavrov had visited India early April and that was preceded by foreign secretary Harsh Vardhan Shringla’s Moscow trip in February.
PM Narendra Modi cancels France, Portugal visits
Modi was also scheduled to visit Paris for a bilateral meet with French President Emmanuel Macron amid widening of strategic partnership between New Delhi and Paris.
Russia says to launch own space station in 2025
Roscosmos chief Dmitry Rogozin said work had begun on the fist module of a new station, after officials warned that Russia was considering pulling out of the ISS, one of the few successful examples of cooperation with the West.
Delhi plans to purchase rocket engines from Moscow: DPM Yury Borisov
Deputy PM Yury Borisov told about the planned rocket sales, and recognized India’s achievement in its latest mission to explore the Moon.
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