Russia plans to begin building its own space station in 2027. The Russian space agency Roscosmos announced Tuesday that the first module of the system will be launched into space this year. The core of the station is scheduled to be completed in 2030. It consists of four units; a research and energy supply module, as well as a lock, a base and a universal connection module.
The expansion of the so-called Russian orbital station (Ros) is planned from 2031 to 2033 by connecting two more construction units. Roscosmos boss Yuri Borisov justified the schedule he approved with the allegedly poor condition of the International Space Station (ISS). “You all know very well what condition the ISS is in. And the most important thing – we cannot allow a pause in our manned space flight,” he said when signing off the schedule.
Moscow wants to stay on board the ISS until 2028
Originally, the ISS, which is now over 25 years old, was to be sunk. However, its operating hours have been extended several times. The ISS is currently scheduled to remain in orbit until at least 2028. In the past, the American space agency NASA and the European ESA have also expressed interest in continuing operations beyond that. However, after the start of its war of aggression against Ukraine as a result of tensions with the West, Russia announced its withdrawal from the joint project “after 2024”. Last year, Moscow said that Russia would remain on board until 2028.
Use of artificial intelligence
According to Borissov, his own space program is not limited to the construction of the Ros, but also includes the construction of the associated infrastructure with the Vostochny cosmodrome, new launch vehicles and space capsules. Contracts for the construction and testing of the rockets have already been signed, Roscosmos said. In total, Russia wants to invest more than six billion euros in the construction of the station. Artificial intelligence will also be used, Ros chief designer Vladimir Koshevnikov announced.
Source: Krone
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