Western Sanctions Leave Russia’s Space Sector Out In The Cold

Angara A5 launch

The Angara A5 flew for the first time from the Vostochny Cosmodrome a year ago.

Credit: Roscosmos
Moscow’s space efforts face an uncertain future. A dearth of spending and years of Western sanctions in response to its invasion of Ukraine have undermined Russia’s position as one of the world’s preeminent space powers. Heavy investments by China and other nations have only added to the perception...

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