ISS Getting Old: Russia Targets Its Own Space Station By 2027
Written by Sanjay Kumar
In a significant development in the realm of space exploration, President Vladimir Putin announced on Thursday (October 26) that Russia is gearing up to create its very own orbital station. This initiative is seen as the logical successor to the International Space Station (ISS), which has been in operation for 25 years. Putin, in a meeting with space industry officials, revealed that the first segment of Russia’s new orbital station should be operational by 2027.
While Moscow has extended its participation in the ISS until 2028, President Putin clarified that this move is only a temporary measure, as the aging ISS’s resources are running out. He emphasized the need for the entire new station to be brought into service by 2027.
“As the resources of the International Space Station run out, we need not just one segment, but the entire station to be brought into service,” Putin stated, highlighting the urgency of the project.
Putin stressed the importance of timely development to prevent Russia from falling behind in the field of manned space flight. He underscored that the new station should incorporate the latest advancements in science and technology and possess the potential to tackle future space exploration challenges.
Yuri Borisov, the head of the Russian space agency, Roscosmos, echoed Putin’s sentiments, noting that the ISS is aging and expected to reach the end of its operational life around 2030. Borisov emphasized the necessity of initiating large-scale work on the Russian orbital station by 2024 to ensure a seamless transition, as there is a looming time gap. He cautioned that if Russia does not expedite the project, the ISS will cease to exist, and the Russian station will not be ready to take its place.
In addition to discussing the new orbital station, President Putin addressed the recent failure of Russia’s lunar program when the Luna-25 craft crashed on the moon’s south pole in August. Despite this setback, Putin assured that the lunar program would continue and emphasized that there were no plans to abandon it. He recognized that mistakes are part of space exploration and that the experience gained from such incidents will be invaluable for future missions.
Yuri Borisov, in alignment with Putin’s commitment to lunar exploration, indicated that the next moon launch might be moved up to 2026, one year ahead of the initially planned 2027 date. This adjustment reflects Russia’s determination to overcome setbacks and remain at the forefront of space exploration.
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