http://www.roscosmos.ru/ Ãîñóäàðñòâåííàÿ êîðïîðàöèÿ ïî êîñìè÷åñêîé äåÿòåëüíîñòè "ÐÎÑÊÎÑÌÎÑ" http://www.roscosmos.ru/im/logorss.gif http://www.roscosmos.ru/ http://www.roscosmos.ru/22070/ In the assembly and testing facility of the Vostochny Ñosmodrome, a joint specialist crew of the Vostochny Space Center (a branch of the Center for Operation of Ground-Based Space Infrastructure Facilities) and the Progress Rocket and Space Center (all parts of Roscosmos) completed the general assembly of the Soyuz-2.1b space rocket. Tue, 20 Apr 2021 15:55:30 +0300 http://www.roscosmos.ru/22069/ Today, on April 19, 2021, Roscosmos, the Gagarin Cosmonaut Training Center and TASS news agency hosted an online post-flight press conference with Roscosmos cosmonauts Sergey Ryzhikov and Sergey Kud-Sverchkov, who returned from the space expedition on April 17, 2021. Mon, 19 Apr 2021 17:39:18 +0300 http://www.roscosmos.ru/22066/ Early Saturday morning of April 17, 2021, the Soyuz MS-17 crewed ship descent vehicle, which undocked from the International Space Station today, routinely landed at the precalculated point in Kazakhstan. The crew of the 64th long-term expedition consisting of Roscosmos cosmonauts Sergey Ryzhikov and Sergey Kud-Sverchkov, as well as NASA astronaut Kathleen Rubins returned to Earth. Sat, 17 Apr 2021 07:56:28 +0300 http://www.roscosmos.ru/22065/ In accordance with the flight program of the International Space Station, the transfer hatches between the Soyuz MS-17 crewed spacecraft and the Poisk Mini Research Module were closed on April 16, 2021 at 22:25:50 UTC. A few hours later, at 01:34:04 UTC, the spacecraft nominally undocked from the Russian segment of the ISS backing to autonomous flight mode and went to Earth carrying the ‘Favory’ crew: Roscosmos cosmonauts Sergey Ryzhikov and Sergey Kud-Sverchkov, as well as NASA astronaut Kathleen Rubins. Sat, 17 Apr 2021 04:34:03 +0300 http://www.roscosmos.ru/22068/ NPO Lavochkin continues preparations for the Luna-25 automatic interplanetary station launch scheduled for the coming autumn. The modern lunar spacecraft will continue the traditions of Soviet stations of the namesake series. Fri, 16 Apr 2021 12:39:22 +0300 http://www.roscosmos.ru/22067/ On April 14, 2021, NPO Energomash commissioned six RD-180 engines to the US customers. Pratt&Whitney, United Launch Alliance and RD Amross representatives signed the record forms on the engines. Fri, 16 Apr 2021 11:42:49 +0300 http://www.roscosmos.ru/22064/ 64th long-term expedition is completing its work aboard the International Space Station. The Soyuz MS-17 crewed spacecraft crewmembers Roscosmos cosmonauts Sergey Ryzhikov and Sergey Kud-Sverchkov, as well as NASA astronaut Kathleen Rubins are preparing to return to Earth in accordance with the flight schedule. Last night the crew change took place at the ISS. Fri, 16 Apr 2021 06:00:56 +0300 http://www.roscosmos.ru/22063/ In accordance with the Russian flight program of the International Space Station, the Soyuz MS-17 crew of Roscosmos cosmonauts Sergey Ryzhikov and Sergey Kud-Sverchkov, as well as NASA astronaut Kathleen Rubins are to return to Earth on April 17, 2021. Thu, 15 Apr 2021 13:15:56 +0300 http://www.roscosmos.ru/22062/ At the Vostochny Cosmodrome the Vostochny Space Center (TsENKI branch) and NPO Lavochkin (both parts of Roscosmos) specialists have transferred the Fregat upper stage from the fueling and neutralization facility to the integration and test building in accordance with the Soyus-2.1b carrier rocket launch preparation schedule. The rocket with the Fregat upper stage will take 36 OneWeb spacecraft into orbit. Wed, 14 Apr 2021 13:05:06 +0300 http://www.roscosmos.ru/22059/ Glavkosmos organized and held a video conference “Space tourism. How Soon?” with the capital of Finland, the city of Helsinki. Dmitry Loskutov, Director General of Glavkosmos, Oleg Kotov, cosmonaut of Roscosmos and Hero of Russia, Peter Vesterbaka, Finnish entrepreneur, founder of the Slush startup conference and one of the creators of Angry Birds and Heikki Salo, musician, author of the popular Finnish song Lennä Juri Gagarin (Fly On, Yuri Gagarin) took part in the event dedicated to the 60th anniversary of Yuri Gagarin's space flight. Tue, 13 Apr 2021 17:18:59 +0300 http://www.roscosmos.ru/22060/ Russia-1 TV channel and Russian Concert Agency organized the first ever concert at the Baikonur Cosmodrome. The festive program is dedicated to the 60th anniversary of Yuri Gagarin’s spaceflight. Tue, 13 Apr 2021 10:50:37 +0300 http://www.roscosmos.ru/22058/ Meeting on long-term priorities of space exploration Mon, 12 Apr 2021 18:10:03 +0300 http://www.roscosmos.ru/22061/ Chairman of the Government of the Russian Federation Mikhail Mishustin congratulated workers and veterans of the rocket and space industry on their professional holiday. Mon, 12 Apr 2021 13:00:21 +0300 http://www.roscosmos.ru/22055/ Russian crewmembers of the 64th long-term expedition to the International Space Station - Roscosmos cosmonauts Sergey Ryzhikov, Sergey Kud-Sverchkov, Oleg Novitsky and Pyotr Dubrov - congratulate all earthlings on the Cosmonautics Day! Mon, 12 Apr 2021 00:30:53 +0300 http://www.roscosmos.ru/22057/ Roscosmos Director General Dmitry Rogozin congratulates all the Russian rocket and space industry and related industries' employees on Cosmonautics Day! Mon, 12 Apr 2021 00:15:03 +0300 http://www.roscosmos.ru/22056/ On Friday, April 9, 2021, as part of the Soyuz MS-18 crewed spacecraft launch, Roscosmos Director General Dmitry Rogozin, held working meetings and negotiations with Prime Minister of the Republic of Kazakhstan Askar Mamin and Minister of Digital Development, Innovation and Aerospace Industry Bagdat Musin. Fri, 09 Apr 2021 21:00:12 +0300 http://www.roscosmos.ru/22054/ On April 12, 2021, on Cosmonautics Day, President of the Russian Federation Vladimir Putin, will visit the museum complex at the landing site of cosmonaut Yuri Gagarin in Engels, Saratov Region, and will host a videoconference on the development of space activities in the country, Presidential Press Secretary Dmitry Peskov said on Friday. Fri, 09 Apr 2021 16:50:42 +0300 http://www.roscosmos.ru/22051/ Yuri Gagarin (Soyuz MS-18) spacecraft crewmembers docked today to the Rassvet module of the Russian segment of the International Space Station in 3 hours 23 minutes after the liftoff opened the transfer hatches and moved to the ISS. After that, the first communication session between the 64th long-term expedition crew and the TsNIIMash Mission Control Center (part of Roscosmos) took place. Fri, 09 Apr 2021 16:20:22 +0300 http://www.roscosmos.ru/22050/ Yuri Gagarin (Soyuz MS-18) spacecraft with the 65th long-term expedition to the ISS routinely docked to the Rassvet module of the Russian segment of the station at 11:05:07 UTC in about 3.5 hours after the liftoff and two orbits. Fri, 09 Apr 2021 14:07:56 +0300 http://www.roscosmos.ru/22053/ Roscosmos cosmonauts Sergey Ryzhikov and Sergey Kud-Sverchkov currently on board the International Space Station captured the flight of the Soyuz-2.1a launch vehicle with the Yuri Gagarin (Soyuz MS-18) spacecraft. Fri, 09 Apr 2021 11:18:32 +0300 http://www.roscosmos.ru/22049/ Roscosmos cosmonaut Oleg Novitsky, commander of the Yuri Gagarin (Soyuz MS-18) crewed spacecraft uttered the famous ‘Poyekhali!’ (‘Let's Go!’) when blasting off from the launchpad just like Yuri Alekseevich Gagarin 60 years before. On Friday, April 9, 2021, at 07:42:41 UTC, the Soyuz-2.1a launch vehicle lifted off from the launchpad at Site 31 of the Baikonur Cosmodrome. In accordance with the flight sequence at 07:51:30 Moscow time, the spacecraft routinely separated from the third stage of the rocket in the target orbit. Fri, 09 Apr 2021 10:51:53 +0300 http://www.roscosmos.ru/22048/ A meeting of the State Commission took place at Site 254 of the Baikonur Cosmodrome to review the readiness of the Soyuz-2.1a space rocket with the Soyuz MS-18 crewed spacecraft. Based on the results of tests carried out by specialists of Roscosmos subsidiaries at the launch complex of Site 31, the members of the State Commission cleared the launch vehicle for filling and launch at 07:42:41 UTC. Fri, 09 Apr 2021 06:00:00 +0300 http://www.roscosmos.ru/22047/ The TsNIIMash Mission Control Center (MCC, part of Roscosmos) has completed planned works to prepare for the launch of the Yuri Gagarin (Soyuz MS-18) crewed spacecraft and its subsequent docking with the Russian segment of the International Space Station. In accordance with the calculations of the ballistic and navigation support service of the MCC, the launch is scheduled for April 9 at 07:42:41 UTC. Thu, 08 Apr 2021 21:00:47 +0300 http://www.roscosmos.ru/22046/ The State Commission for Test Flights of Crewed Space Complexes has confirmed the composition of the Soyuz MS-18 crewed spacecraft prime and backup crews. At the same time, the Soyuz-2.1a launch vehicle and ground infrastructure was cleared for the upcoming launch under the Russian program of the International Space Station. Thu, 08 Apr 2021 12:30:36 +0300 http://www.roscosmos.ru/22043/ Prelaunch preparations of the Soyuz-2.1a carrier rocket with the Soyuz MS-18 crewed spacecraft are nearing completion at the launch pad of Site 31 of the Baikonur Cosmodrome. The launch is scheduled for the morning of April 9, 2021. April 8 is a reserve day for the preparations. Thu, 08 Apr 2021 09:15:25 +0300 http://www.roscosmos.ru/22041/ At the Baikonur Cosmodrome, preparations continue for the launch of the Soyuz-2.1a carrier rocket with the Soyuz MS-18 crewed spacecraft and the 65th long-term expedition crew to the International Space Station. On April 6, 2021, the space rocket was rolled out to the launch complex of Site 31 of the Cosmodrome. The teams of Roscosmos subsidiaries carried out the works on the first launch day. Wed, 07 Apr 2021 09:30:11 +0300 http://www.roscosmos.ru/22040/ At the Baikonur Cosmodrome Test and Training Complex of the Gagarin Cosmonaut Training Center prime and backup crews of the Soyuz MS-18 spacecraft continue preparations for the flight to the International Space Station scheduled for April 9, 2021. This will be the first crewed launch this year. Tue, 06 Apr 2021 18:30:09 +0300 http://www.roscosmos.ru/22044/ On April 6, 2021, preparations have begun at the Vostochny Cosmodrome for the launch of the next batch of OneWeb spacecraft, scheduled for the end of April with the Soyuz-2.1b launch vehicle and the Fregat upper stage. Tue, 06 Apr 2021 12:28:28 +0300 http://www.roscosmos.ru/22039/ This morning the integrated Soyuz-2.1à launch vehicle with the Soyuz MS-18 crewed spacecraft was rolled out of the launch vehicle integration and test facility and erected on the Site No. 31 launchpad of the Baikonur Cosmodrome. Tue, 06 Apr 2021 07:35:06 +0300 http://www.roscosmos.ru/22038/ At the Baikonur Cosmodrome, the planned preflight processing of the Soyuz ÌS-18 crewed spacecraft under the program of Expeditions 65 and 66 to the International Space Station (ISS) is nearing completion. Mon, 05 Apr 2021 17:45:13 +0300 http://www.roscosmos.ru/22036/ The delegation of the Russian Federation represented by Roscosmos, Russian Space Systems, URSC - Scientific Research Institute of Space Instrument Engineering, Gonets Satellite System, Academician Reshetnev Information Satellite Systems Company took part in the videoconference of the 64th session of the Council of the International Program COSPAS-SARSAT (satellite search and rescue system) which took place from March 17 to March 26, 2021. Mon, 05 Apr 2021 13:17:37 +0300 http://www.roscosmos.ru/22034/ At the Baikonur Cosmodrome, the ascent unit with the Soyuz-18 crewed spacecraft was transported for the final assembly of the integrated launch vehicle. Sun, 04 Apr 2021 16:57:18 +0300 http://www.roscosmos.ru/22035/ At the Baikonur Cosmodrome, the participants of the upcoming expedition to the International Space Station performed the second ‘fitting’, i.e. check inspection of the Soyuz-18 crewed spacecraft in the flight configuration. Sun, 04 Apr 2021 11:30:08 +0300 http://www.roscosmos.ru/22037/ Prior to space launches at Baikonur, journalists usually had an opportunity to communicate with the crews of the upcoming expedition to the International Space Station, and were invited to open training sessions. For over a year now, the epidemiological situation has imposed new formats or restrictions. Now, a week before the launch, photographers and cameramen working at the space industry enterprises offer the public a glimpse of one day in the life of the ISS-65 crews. Sat, 03 Apr 2021 16:18:21 +0300 http://www.roscosmos.ru/22033/ On April 2, the first press conference of the Global Space Exploration Conference (GLEX 2021) was held in the Tavrichesky Palace (St. Petersburg) in a hybrid format. Fri, 02 Apr 2021 19:45:11 +0300 http://www.roscosmos.ru/22032/ At the Baikonur Cosmodrome, the prelaunch processing of the Soyuz MS-18 crewed spacecraft for launch on April 9 to the International Space Station under the ISS-65/66 Expeditions program is in progress. Fri, 02 Apr 2021 16:18:31 +0300 http://www.roscosmos.ru/22031/ On April 2, 2021, the Russian Mission Control Center specialists (TsNIIMash, part of Roscosmos) adjusted the International Space Station orbit in accordance with the station’s flight program. To do so, the Progress MS-14 cargo spacecraft engines docked to the Zvezda service module of the ISS Russian segment were automatically fired at 12:14 UTC. The burn magnitude amounted to 0.21 m/s. Fri, 02 Apr 2021 15:17:03 +0300 http://www.roscosmos.ru/22030/ In accordance with the flight program of the International Space Station, on April 2, 2021, specialists from the TsNIIMash Mission Control Center (part of Roscosmos) will adjust the station’s orbit. To do so, the Progress MS-14 cargo ship engines docked to the Zvezda service module will be automatically switched on at 12:14 UTC. Fri, 02 Apr 2021 00:05:30 +0300 http://www.roscosmos.ru/22045/ On April 1, 2021, at 05:51 UTC, a flashmob assembled at Site 1 ("Gagarinsky launch") of the Baikonur Cosmodrome to commemorate the celebration of Cosmonautics Day. Over 300 employees of the Yuzhny Space Center (a branch of the Center for Ground-Based Space Infrastructure Facilities Operation, part of Roscosmos) lined up at the launchpad forming the legendary word ‘Poyekhali!’(‘Go!’), that Yuri Gagarin said on April 12, 1961 first seconds after the liftoff of the Vostok launch vehicle. Thu, 01 Apr 2021 14:29:46 +0300 http://www.roscosmos.ru/22028/ On March 31, 2021, at the French Embassy in Moscow, Roscosmos Deputy Director General for International Cooperation Sergey Saveliev was awarded with the French state award, the Order of the Legion of Honor. Wed, 31 Mar 2021 19:30:09 +0300 http://www.roscosmos.ru/22024/ At the Baikonur Cosmodrome, the pre-launch processing of the Soyuz MS-18 crewed spacecraft under the program of Expeditions 65 and 66 to the International Space Station continues. Wed, 31 Mar 2021 16:28:36 +0300 http://www.roscosmos.ru/22027/ In late March 2021, NPO Energomash (part of Roscosmos) completed a cycle of firing tests of the first RD-171MV advanced liquid propellant rocket engine. All eight firing tests, carried out over three months, were successful, confirming the engine's operability and the correctness of the selected design and technological solutions. Wed, 31 Mar 2021 12:05:05 +0300 http://www.roscosmos.ru/22029/ The Vostochny Space Center (TsENKI branch) and the Progress Rocket Space Center (both parts of Roscosmos) specialists relocated the Soyuz-2.1b first and second stages assembly to the working place for pre-test preparations at launch vehicle integration and test building. Tue, 30 Mar 2021 19:03:45 +0300 http://www.roscosmos.ru/22025/ At the Baikonur Cosmodrome, the specialists from RSC Energia and core enterprises of Roscosmos completed fueling of the Soyuz MS-18 crewed spacecraft with propellant components and compressed gases. Tue, 30 Mar 2021 14:29:46 +0300 http://www.roscosmos.ru/22019/ Prelaunch processing of the Soyuz MS-18 crewed spacecraft under the program of Expeditions 65 and 66 to the International Space Station continues at the Baikonur Cosmodrome. Today specialists from RSC Energia and enterprises of Roscosmos started filling operations. Sun, 28 Mar 2021 12:10:32 +0300 http://www.roscosmos.ru/22020/ Roscosmos cosmonaut Sergey Kud-Sverchkov currently working aboard the International Space Station has captured the pictures of Ever Given container ship stranded in the Suez Canal blocking its southern part. Kud-Sverchkov posted the photos in his social media accounts. Sat, 27 Mar 2021 21:30:16 +0300 http://www.roscosmos.ru/22022/ At the Baikonur Cosmodrome, Technical Management held their meeting at which a decision was made to proceed with fueling the Soyuz MS-18 crewed spacecraft. Sat, 27 Mar 2021 19:23:21 +0300 http://www.roscosmos.ru/22023/ March 27, 2021 was the first day of training sessions for the Soyuz MS-18 crewed spacecraft prime and backup crews at the Baikonur Cosmodrome. Sat, 27 Mar 2021 18:10:49 +0300 http://www.roscosmos.ru/22013/ Prelaunch crew trainings at Baikonur are the beginning of the final stage of preflight preparations. On Saturday, March 27, 2021, the ISS-65 long-term expedition prime and backup crews will conduct the first fit check on the Soyuz MS-18 crewed spacecraft. Its launch under the International Space Station program is scheduled for April 9 from pad No. 31 of the cosmodrome. Sat, 27 Mar 2021 00:30:19 +0300 http://www.roscosmos.ru/22021/ On March 26, 2021, the Soyuz MS-18 crewed spacecraft prime and backup crews underwent training in the Nauka module, which is being prepared at the assembly and test facility of Site No. 254 of the Baikonur Cosmodrome. The module is to be launched to the Russian segment of the International Space Station in the second half of this year on a Proton-M carrier rocket. Fri, 26 Mar 2021 20:18:52 +0300