As part of preparations for the launch of the Russian Orbital Station (ROS), three new-generation spacesuits have been ordered. Two of them, the Orlan-MKS model, will be sent in a docking module, which is scheduled to launch in 2028. The third spacesuit will be delivered later via the Progress cargo ship.
Sergey Pozdnyakov, General Director of NPP Zvezda, said that the launch of the docking module is scheduled for the second half of 2028, shortly after the launch of the first scientific and energy module in late 2027.
The deployment of the ROS will take place in two stages. At the first stage, four key modules will be launched, including the scientific-energy and docking modules. The second stage will be completed with the addition of two target modules.
The total cost of the project will be 608.9 billion rubles, of which 150 billion will be allocated in the first three years. The Orlan-MKS spacesuits will ensure the safety of astronauts during work on the station. They are equipped with new systems, including automated cooling and a modern information panel.
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