"Russia's access to global markets dried up after Russian President Vladimir Putin launched the country's invasion of Ukraine in February 2022. The fallout from the invasion killed several key space partnership between Russia and Europe. Russia's capacity to do new things in space seems to be focused on military programs like anti-satellite weapons."
"The Russian State Duma, dominated by Putin loyalists, previously approved the amendments. "According to the amendments, Roscosmos has been granted the right, effective January 1, 2026, to place advertising on space objects owned by both the State Corporation itself and federally," Roscosmos said. " The amendments will create a mechanism for attracting private investment in Russian space exploration and reduce the burden on the state budget.""
Russia's civilian space program has reduced Soyuz crew missions and lacks a clear replacement for the nearly 60-year-old Soyuz spacecraft. United States and China are increasing launch activity while Russia's launch cadence declines. Access to global markets collapsed after the February 2022 invasion of Ukraine, ending key partnerships with Europe and constraining collaboration. Roscosmos and the government approved legal changes permitting advertising on state-owned spacecraft, effective January 1, 2026, intended to attract private investment and ease the state budget. The law requires ads not to affect spacecraft safety and will establish a fee structure; advertisers will likely be limited by sanctions.
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