Russian space official: "We need to stop lying to ourselves" about health of industry

"The situation is critical: multi-million dollar debts, interest on loans that 'eat up' the budget, many processes that are ineffective, and a significant part of the team has lost motivation and a sense of shared responsibility,"

"We need to stop lying to ourselves and others about the state of affairs, convincing ourselves and others that everything is fine with us," he said. "The time demands decisive action from us-not to sit, but to fight for the enterprise. I suggest that everyone answer the question honestly: are you ready to work for the result and make a real contribution?"

RSC Energia has reached a critical condition characterized by multi-million-dollar debts and loan interest that severely drains the budget. The corporation is struggling to pay wages and deliver contracted spacecraft, including Soyuz crew vehicles, Progress cargo vehicles, and modules for the next-generation space station. Ineffective processes and a significant portion of staff losing motivation and shared responsibility are undermining operational capacity. The enterprise requires decisive corrective actions and renewed staff commitment to produce results and stabilize production, finances, and organizational effectiveness.

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