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Russia and China have entered into a formal agreement to construct a nuclear-powered facility on the Moon, intended to serve as a critical infrastructure component for the planned International Lunar Research Station (ILRS). The two countries signed a memorandum of cooperation earlier this month, outlining their shared responsibilities for the ambitious endeavor. The Russian space agency, Roscosmos, will contribute the …

After more than five decades in orbit, the Soviet-era spacecraft Kosmos 482 re-entered Earth’s atmosphere on May 10, 2025, concluding its prolonged unintended mission. The Russian space agency Roscosmos confirmed that the spacecraft descended into the Indian Ocean, approximately 560 kilometers west of Middle Andaman Island. This event marked the end of a 53-year orbital journey that began with a …

A “toxic” odor detected on the International Space Station (ISS) by Russian cosmonauts prompted emergency measures from the crew, led by Commander Sunita Williams. The smell was noticed shortly after the Progress MS-29 cargo spacecraft docked at the Poisk Module of the ISS. Upon opening the hatch of the spacecraft, cosmonauts were met with an unusual scent and small droplets, …