Overview

• 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• Roskosmos has faced challenges such as outdated equipment on the ISS, corruption scandals, and difficulties with major projects like a new space center near Moscow.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.