Moscow: The Russian space agency Roscosmos has unveiled its ambitious plan to expand its government space constellation to 650 satellites by the year 2030. This announcement was made by the Agency's Director General, Yuri Borisov, during his participation in the plenary session of the forty-ninth academic readings on space science.
According to Kuwait News Agency, Borisov detailed the project's aim to develop a multi-satellite constellation of approximately 650 devices within the next decade. Additionally, Roscosmos outlined its intentions to test the first stage of the multi-use "Amur-SPG" missile between 2025 and 2028, underscoring Russia's commitment to advancing innovative launch systems.
Borisov also highlighted that Russia currently ranks third globally in the development of national space constellations, with an existing network of 288 satellites. He further noted that the year 2024 marked the launch of 99 new spacecraft, including the Resource-B satellite, which was deployed at the end of that year.
Moreover, Borisov emphasized the superiority of the Russian astronaut training system, attributing it to Russia's dedication to sustaining its leadership in space exploration. Russia's pioneering role in space history is well-documented, having launched the world's first satellite, 'Sputnik,' in 1957 and sending the first human, Yuri Gagarin, into space in 1961.