Putin Replaces Head of Russian Space Agency Roskosmos

Yuri Borisov is dismissed after repeated setbacks, with Deputy Transport Minister Dmitry Bakanov taking over leadership.

Russian President Vladimir Putin has removed Yuri Borisov as the head of the space agency Roskosmos, citing the need for dynamic development.
Borisov, who led Roskosmos since July 2022, oversaw multiple failures, including the crash of the Luna-25 lunar lander in August 2023, Russia's first attempt at a Moon mission in nearly 50 years.
Dmitry Bakanov, the new appointee, previously served as Deputy Transport Minister and has experience in satellite operations and innovation.
Roskosmos has faced challenges such as outdated equipment on the ISS, corruption scandals, and difficulties with major projects like a new space center near Moscow.
Despite setbacks, Russia plans to exit the ISS by 2028 and aims to launch its own space station, with the first module expected to be operational by 2027.