Roscosmos Archives - The Debrief

Russian Spacecraft Crash Ends Country’s “Last Hope” to Revive Its Lunar Program, Raises New Questions

Micah Hanks·August 21, 2023

A Russian spacecraft crash that occurred over the weekend saw the country's Luna 25 craft collide with the moon, bringing a mission aimed at ending the country’s 47-year hiatus in lunar exploration to a smashing conclusion.

In a Surprise Move, Russia Says it Will Support International Space Station Operations Through 2028

Micah Hanks·April 28, 2023

Russia says it has agreed to continue to support the International Space Station (ISS) until 2028 despite mounting tensions between Moscow and Western nations, according to a recent statement from NASA.

Russian Space Agency Seeks to Continue Operations Aboard the ISS Beyond 2024

Micah Hanks·October 6, 2022

This week, we look at how the Russian space agency is now looking at the possibility of continuing its space operations aboard the International Space Station beyond 2024.

Politics in Orbit: Russia and the Future of the International Space Station

Micah Hanks·March 2, 2022

Welcome to this week’s edition of The Intelligence Brief… with the battle ensuing on the ground in Ukraine, international...

NASA’s Retirement Plans for the International Space Station

Micah Hanks·December 1, 2021

This week, we look at the retirement plans NASA has outlined for the International Space Station, and future space stations it will build with commercial partners.

Russian Thruster Malfunction Caused ISS To Lose Control, And It’s Happened Before

The ISS is falling apart due to age and tech glitches. The Debrief explores the last 5 major incidents aboard the space station.

Raquel Santos·October 18, 2021

The ISS lost control recently when a Russian thruster accidentally fired. The Debrief examines the last 5 incidents on the station that put it at risk.

Smoke on the International Space Station: It’s Time for an Upgrade

Micah Hanks·September 10, 2021

Another concerning incident earlier this week on the International Space Station points to deeper problems for future operations in orbit.

Incident on the ISS: The “Anomaly” that Led to a Spacecraft Emergency

Micah Hanks·August 4, 2021

An incident aboard the ISS in recent days involving Russia’s Nauka module led to an unexpected spacecraft emergency.

Russia Announces Plans to Send Nuclear-Powered Spacecraft to Jupiter

Micah Hanks·May 26, 2021

Russia has announced ambitious plans to launch a new nuclear-powered spacecraft called Zeus on a 50-month-long mission.

Russia and China’s Lunar Turf War with NASA Continues

Christopher Plain·March 19, 2021

Russia is Teaming with China on a Future Lunar Base, in a Move that May Signal the End of Similar Plans with NASA.

Russia and China Plan to Build a Moon Base, Russian Space Agency Says

Micah Hanks·March 10, 2021

Russia and China have announced plans to collaborate on building a moon base for future lunar research, according to the Russian space agency Roscosmos.