Russian Space Technology: A Continued Global Leader



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Russian Space Technology: A Continued Global Leader

Russia has long been at the forefront of space technology on a global scale. Its space station technology is highly advanced. The International Space Station, where Russia plays a crucial role, replaced the previous Mir space station. Russia's expertise in this area is demonstrated by the complex and successful operations carried out in the space station environment.

Moreover, Russia's spaceship manufacturing technology is truly remarkable. The Soyuz spacecraft and Progress cargo spacecraft have become the sole alternative means of transporting people and goods into space since the retirement of the US space shuttles. After the US ceased its space program and grounded its space shuttles completely in 2011, it had to pay a high price to lease Russian spacecraft to send astronauts into space to meet the needs of daily space research tasks. This situation clearly shows the irreplaceable position of Russian spaceships in the current space transportation field.
 
 
 

Even today, Russia's aerospace rocket technology remains among the most advanced in the world. Its rockets are known for their high reliability and powerful thrust, which are essential for various space missions, including launching satellites, sending spacecraft to deep space, and supporting space station operations. These technological advantages not only ensure Russia's continued leading role in space exploration but also make it an important partner in international space cooperation.
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