Vladimir Putin aims to have Russian space station by 2027

Vladimir Putin announced that the first segment of Russia’s new orbital station should be operational by 2027. He also expressed his commitment to Russia’s lunar program despite the failure of their first moonshot in August. Putin emphasized the need to develop the new station in a timely manner to avoid falling behind in manned space flight. ​Putin said Moscow’s decision to extend to 2028 its participation in the ISS, now 25 years old, was a temporary measure.