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What's happening with Russia's long-delayed crewed spacecraft
Original: So what's happening with Russia's new, long-delayed crewed spacecraft? https://arstechnica.com/space/2026/09/so-whats-ha
Russia's next-generation crewed spacecraft, intended to replace the Soyuz, remains significantly behind schedule after years of development delays. An Ars Technica report examines the program's current status, funding, and testing progress, prompting discussion among space watchers about whether Roscosmos can still deliver the vehicle and what its fate says about the health of Russia's civil space program more broadly.
Why now: Ongoing delays to Russia's next-generation crewed vehicle are renewing questions about the program's future and Roscosmos' capabilities.
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- So what's happening with Russia's new, long-delayed crewed spacecraft? https://arstechnica.com/space/2026/09/so-whats-happening-with-russias-new-long-delayed-crewed-spacecraft/ # Space # Science # Technology · ars_technica@robot.villas · 5
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