Russia Approves Timeline for New Orbital Station

Russia's Roscosmos plans to launch the first manned spacecraft to the Russian Orbital Station (ROS) by late 2028, with modules to be sent into orbit starting in 2027 and the core station completed by 2030. The project includes upgraded cargo spacecraft and a new crewed spaceship, with a budget of 608.9 billion rubles allocated for the endeavor. This move aims to enhance Russia's space capabilities, address national security concerns, and enable advanced research not possible on the ISS due to international constraints. Despite previous plans to exit the ISS partnership by 2024, Russia will extend participation until 2028, emphasizing the importance of its space program amidst strained international relations since the Ukraine invasion.