# Roscosmos
Latest news and articles about Roscosmos
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Space Geopolitics: NASA and SpaceX Step in to Save Europe’s Mars Ambitions
NASA and SpaceX have stepped in to rescue the European Space Agency's Rosalind Franklin Mars rover mission following the termination of its partnership with Russia. The mission will now launch on a Falcon Heavy rocket in 2028, signaling a deeper integration of Western space assets and the dominance of commercial American heavy-lift technology.
Kyiv Sets Its Sights on the Stars: The Failed Strike on Plesetsk and the New Frontier of the Ukraine War
Russia claims to have foiled a Ukrainian drone attack on the Plesetsk Cosmodrome intended to disrupt broadband satellite launches. The incident underscores Ukraine's expanding long-range strike capabilities and the growing strategic importance of space-based infrastructure in the ongoing conflict.
Red Planet Ambitions: Russia Signals Shift Toward Manned Mars Exploration
Roscosmos has announced a phased development plan for manned Mars missions, focusing specifically on mitigating health risks for astronauts. The initiative signals Russia's commitment to deep-space exploration and its intent to maintain scientific relevance in a multi-polar space race.