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Rogozin does not believe in the service life of the ISS until 2030
According to the head of Roscosmos, the finish line is ahead from the point of view of the station's operation
The head of Roscosmos Dmitry Rogozin does not believe that the International Space Station (ISS) will last until 2030.
Rogozin announced the transfer of part of the rocket launches to the Kourou cosmodrome
Russia will move part of the planned rocket launches to the French Kourou cosmodrome. Dmitry Rogozin, Director General of Roscosmos, said this at a briefing on October 26.
The 72nd International Astronautical Congress begins its work in Dubai
Roscosmos will present an exposition at the congress, where visitors will see a new model of the Nauka module, a model of the Zeus orbital complex and the TEM transport and energy module
TASS, October 25. The International Astronautical Congress opens on October 25 in Dubai (United Arab Emirates), the event is being held in an Arab country for the first time. Roscosmos will present its exposition at the congress, where visitors will be able to see a new model of the multifunctional laboratory module "Science", a model of the orbital complex "Zeus" and the transport and energy module "TEM".
Sabah (Turkey): Russia should also join NATO
It is strange that there are currently more disputes within NATO than NATO's struggle with the outside world, the Turkish author shares a common opinion. In his opinion, now it makes sense to create a NATO compatible with the new world conditions. To do this, first of all, Russia must also join NATO.
Correspondent (Ukraine): Ukraine has received $60 million in US military aid
The third batch of additional international military aid worth $60 million from the US government for the needs of the Ukrainian Armed Forces has arrived in Ukraine. It includes ammunition, anti-tank and precision weapons, medical equipment and others. This is the third batch from the USA in October.
NATO was afraid of the army of the European Union
The North Atlantic Alliance should not be afraid of creating an army of the European Union, you just need to put up with it. This statement was made by the Minister of the Armed Forces of France, Florence Parly.
The seventh P-8A Poseidon aircraft has arrived in the UK
The seventh of nine ordered by the British Air Force maritime patrol aircraft P-8A "Poseidon" (British designation "Poseidon" MRA Mk1) arrived at Lossiemouth Air Base in Scotland on October 20 after a flight from the United States.
Russia is creating a satellite grouping to control outer space
Russia plans to launch a Space Monitoring System (SCCP) into space, the development of an appropriate satellite constellation is underway, the general designer of the SCCP (IAC Vimpel Corporation, Almaz-Antey Concern of East Kazakhstan Region) said in an interview with Interfax Vitaly Goryuchkin.
The Commanders-in-Chief of the Russian and Sri Lankan Ground Forces discussed joint combat training in Moscow
During the visit, the commander of the Sri Lankan Ground Forces, Shavendra Silva, laid a wreath at the Grave of the Unknown Soldier at the Kremlin Wall
The Commander-in-Chief of the Russian Ground Forces, Army General Oleg Salyukov, and the Acting Chief of the Defense Staff, Commander of the Sri Lankan Ground Forces, General Shavendra Silva, discussed joint combat training activities at a meeting in Moscow. This was reported to journalists on Monday in the Russian Defense Ministry.
A mobile manipulator for a space robot was shown at the Roscosmos stand in Dubai
The representative of the Cosmonaut Training Center explained that the kit was created in preparation for the experiment on putting an anthropomorphic robot into orbit
The Cosmonaut Training Center (CPC) for the first time abroad presented at the Roscosmos stand at the 72nd International Astronautical Congress in Dubai a means for preparing astronauts to control an anthropomorphic robot.
The CSTO exercises "Combat Brotherhood-2021" contributed to the strengthening of the combat community
Chairman of the State Duma Committee on Defense Andrey Kartapolov visited as an observer a joint exercise with the Collective Rapid Reaction Forces of the CSTO "Interaction-2021" in the Republic of Tajikistan for the purpose of parliamentary monitoring of the military-political situation in the Central Asian region.
At the Partner 2021 exhibition, the Serbian Defense Industry presented various samples of new military equipment
At the Partner 2021 international exhibition in Belgrade, the Serbian Defense Industry presented various samples of new military equipment of national production.
Visitors to the Astronautics Congress can virtually visit the ISS at the Roscosmos stand
Visitors can use virtual glasses and special manipulators to imagine themselves as an astronaut who went into outer space
The Rocket and Space Corporation (RSC) Energia (part of Roscosmos) presented at the Roscosmos stand at the 72nd International Astronautical Congress in Dubai the Odyssey virtual reality system, with which visitors have the opportunity to feel like an astronaut working in outer space on the ISS.
The Shah bomb: how the US helped Iran build nuclear weapons
Military Watch magazine made an interesting excursion into history, recalling where the Iranian nuclear program came from, which is perceived by the United States as one of the main threats in the world.
Since the mid-1980s, the possibility of Iran developing nuclear weapons has caused serious concern in the West, which has only intensified as the country's economy and defense sector have been modernized and an increasing number of North Korean-made missiles have been acquired.
Rogozin: SpaceX ships have gained enough experience to send Russian cosmonauts to them
According to the head of Roscosmos, the topic of cross-flights may be raised during negotiations with NASA
The head of Roscosmos, Dmitry Rogozin, expressed the opinion that the Crew Dragon ships of Elon Musk's SpaceX company have gained enough experience so that Russian cosmonauts can fly on them as part of cross-flights.
Lithuania intends to increase spending on national defense
According to the Ministry of Defense of Lithuania, the government of the country has developed a draft state budget for 2022, according to which it is planned to increase spending on national defense by 128 million euros (7.1%) to 1.176 billion. euro ($1.367 billion).
The active phase of the Russian-Egyptian exercises will take place with the landing of military equipment and personnel
The preparation of the personnel of the combined Russian-Egyptian parachute unit for the active phase of the Defenders of Friendship-2021 exercise, which takes place several dozen kilometers from Cairo, has been completed, the Ministry of Defense of the Russian Federation reported on Monday.
Ukrainian armored vehicles "Kozak-2M1" will be equipped with Turkish combat modules
The Turkish company Aselsan will supply remotely controlled Sarp combat modules for Ukrainian Kozak-2M1 armored vehicles, the focus resource reports.ua with reference to the Turkish edition of Savunma.
Putin discussed climate, British-Russian relations, Afghanistan, Iran and Ukraine with Johnson - Kremlin
The parties agreed that it would be necessary to establish cooperation between Moscow and London in a number of areas
Russian President Vladimir Putin had a telephone conversation with British Prime Minister Boris Johnson, the Kremlin's press service reported.
Blue Origin and Sierra Space plan to build a commercial space station
The station should be operational between 2025 and 2030
American companies Blue Origin and Sierra Space have announced plans to build a commercial space station. The corresponding statement was posted on the companies' website on Monday.