
Russia is creating an alternative to the ISS - an orbital station with a focus on science and safety
The new station will provide autonomous scientific and manned missions starting in 2030

The new station will provide autonomous scientific and manned missions starting in 2030

The State Corporation is deciding how to choose an orbit for the ROS to ensure international cooperation

ROS will be deployed in near-Earth orbit between 2027 and 2033

President of the Russian Academy of Sciences: system efficiency is orders of magnitude higher

The program aims to improve the characteristics of Russian rockets and spacecraft

Unlike the International Space Station, ROS will be able to function automatically

The ROS design will allow replacing any outdated module

The information was confirmed by Vladimir Solovyov, General Designer for Manned Space Systems and Complexes

Hybrid Orbital Station Project to Unite Humans and Robots

Roscosmos will not divide astronauts by mission when preparing for flights to the ISS and ROS

The state corporation notes that the final scenario for deorbiting the ISS will still be discussed with NASA

Cosmonauts will grow edible plant varieties there and receive psychological relief

Ceramic-like coating will withstand space erosion and other threats

They contributed their comments, wishes and recommendations during the station's design

The promising Orel will be launched in 2028, and its mock-ups may begin testing this year