Pre-New Year's fireworks: a powerful flash occurred on the Sun on December 27
The M5.1 flare was the most powerful since December 8
Space
"Baiterek" is almost ready: the first launch of the "Soyuz-5" rocket is planned for early 2026
The exact launch date will be determined after testing
Soyuz-2.1b carrier rocket to launch 52 satellites into orbit from Vostochny Cosmodrome on December 28
Among the spacecraft are Aist-2T No. 1 and No. 2
Roscosmos and NPO Lavochkina to create a Russian lunar power plant
The project will provide energy for lunar rovers and scientific infrastructure
The Sun Has Slowed Down: Number of Strong Flares in 2025 Has Tripled
Astronomers recorded 18 X-class flares and 333 M-class flares in a year
Launch dates for two Aist-2T satellites from Vostochny announced
Small spacecraft are designed for remote sensing of the Earth
A test for the weather-sensitive: magnetic storms will continue on Earth for another 2-3 days
The speed of the solar wind near the Earth is now reaching about 700 km/s
Russia Seeks Space Technology Cooperation with African Nations
Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov Highlights the Importance of Technological Sovereignty
Antenna posts for Express-RV satellites installed in Zheleznogorsk
New equipment will provide stable internet access
"Manned Program Continues": Consequences of the Accident at Baikonur are Being Eliminated
The launch complex will be prepared for launches by the end of winter 2026
Stereo Imaging from Orbit: Aist-2T No. 1 and No. 2 Delivered to Vostochny
Satellites arrived on an Il-76 and were sent to the MIK for final assembly and testing
We don't see a problem, Houston!: Roscosmos received government approval to negotiate with NASA
The agreement between the organizations has been in effect since 2022
Roscosmos Plans to Increase Civilian and Dual-Purpose Products to 50%
Bakanov: Russia Needs High-Tech Solutions in Medical Rehabilitation
Double Punch from the Sun: Powerful Flares on the Morning of December 12 Led to Radio Communication Disruptions
Scientists Recorded Two Class M Events - One of Them Was Accompanied by Powerful Radiation
Soyuz-2.1b Rocket Assembled at Vostochny Cosmodrome for Launch of Aist-2T Satellites
Blocks are docked, pneumatic tests and system checks are being prepared before the launch on December 20