The new Russian Orbital Station (ROS) is initially being designed as a platform with deep integration of artificial intelligence. This was announced by Dmitry Gorshkov, Director of the Department of Digital Transformation of Roscosmos, at the Data Fusion conference.
According to him, this is not about auxiliary functions: AI will become a full-fledged part of the station's control system. In fact, ROS is being created immediately with a "digital core", where algorithms will participate in key processes — from data analysis to decision-making.
The launch of the project is already tied to specific deadlines. The first module of the station is planned to be launched into orbit in 2028. At the same time, Roscosmos emphasizes that it is important to synchronize the launch of ROS with the completion of the ISS in order to avoid a technological gap.
The orbital parameters are also not accidental. An inclination of 51.6 degrees has been approved for the station — the same as that of the ISS. This will simplify the transition to the new infrastructure and allow the use of accumulated experience.
In essence, ROS will not just be a replacement for the ISS, but a step towards a new architecture of space stations — where management and analysis are increasingly shifting to AI.
