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Russia has announced a timeline for creating the four-module core of its new orbital space station by 2030 as the International Space Station (ISS) approaches the end of its operational life.&nbsp;

Roscosmos space agency earlier on Tuesday reported that key contracts had been signed for building a Russian space station. Yuri Borisov, who is the head of Roscosmos, signed off on the timetable with the directors of 19 enterprises involved in creating the new station.&nbsp;

Interfax reported that Borisov said in televised remarks that Russia cannot allow a pause in its piloted space programme, considering the condition of the ISS.&nbsp;

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Roscosmos said that the station's deployment is expected to start with the launch of a science and power module in 2027 and the core of the station as part of implementing the federal project is expected to consist of four modules to be placed into orbit before 2030.&nbsp;

The space agency said that two more specialised modules will be attached to the station at the second stage between 2031 and 2033.&nbsp;

It mentioned in its report that the overall planned amount of financing for the project is "estimated at 608.9 billion rubles".&nbsp;

ISS is a large space station which has been assembled and maintained in low Earth orbit. It is a collaboration of five space agencies: NASA, Roscosmos, JAXA, ESA, CSA, and their contractors.&nbsp;

But the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) has already told the world that the ISS, the largest space station ever built, will plunge into the Pacific Ocean in early 2031.&nbsp;

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"All of you are perfectly aware of the ISS's condition. Most importantly, we cannot allow a pause in our piloted programme," Borisov said on the Rossiya-24 (VGTRK) television channel.&nbsp;

Borisov said that the Russian space station programme provides for "building not only a station itself, but also ground infrastructure, as well as timely preparing all the necessary launch vehicles for their missions".&nbsp;

"A new space centre from where it will be launched, a new launch vehicle, a new manned spacecraft [...] This is going to be a permanent lab for testing all technical and technological innovations," he further added.&nbsp;

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As quoted by Interfax, Vladimir Kozhevnikov, the chief designer of Russia's future space station, said in an interview, "The main challenge is the very scope of the work that needs to be done within a compressed timeframe, because this is the biggest project in Russia's space history."&nbsp;

Kozhevnikov added that artificial intelligence will be employed in the Russian space station's operations.&nbsp;&nbsp;

(With inputs from agencies)&nbsp;

Russia has announced a timeline for creating the four-module core of its new orbital space station by 2030 as the International Space Station (ISS) approaches the end of its operational life.

Russia has announced a timeline for creating the four-module core of its new orbital space station by 2030 as the International Space Station (ISS) approaches the end of its operational life. Roscosmos space agency earlier on Tuesday reported that key contracts had been signed for building a Russian space station. Yuri Borisov, who is the head of Roscosmos, signed off on the timetable with the directors of 19 enterprises involved in creating the new station. Interfax reported that Borisov said in televised remarks that Russia cannot allow a pause in its piloted space programme, considering the condition of the ISS. Also read: Aditya-L1 completes its first halo orbit in 178 days, ISRO shares diagram to explain Roscosmos said that the station's deployment is expected to start with the launch of a science and power module in 2027 and the core of the station as part of implementing the federal project is expected to consist of four modules to be placed into orbit before 2030. The space agency said that two more specialised modules will be attached to the station at the second stage between 2031 and 2033. It mentioned in its report that the overall planned amount of financing for the project is "estimated at 608.9 billion rubles". ISS is a large space station which has been assembled and maintained in low Earth orbit. It is a collaboration of five space agencies: NASA, Roscosmos, JAXA, ESA, CSA, and their contractors. But the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) has already told the world that the ISS, the largest space station ever built, will plunge into the Pacific Ocean in early 2031. Also read: Comet crashed on Earth, set the planet ablaze thousands of years ago: Study "All of you are perfectly aware of the ISS's condition. Most importantly, we cannot allow a pause in our piloted programme," Borisov said on the Rossiya-24 (VGTRK) television channel. Borisov said that the Russian space station programme provides for "building not only a station itself, but also ground infrastructure, as well as timely preparing all the necessary launch vehicles for their missions". "A new space centre from where it will be launched, a new launch vehicle, a new manned spacecraft [...] This is going to be a permanent lab for testing all technical and technological innovations," he further added. Watch: Gravitas: India develops new explosive '2.01 times more lethal than standard TNT' × As quoted by Interfax, Vladimir Kozhevnikov, the chief designer of Russia's future space station, said in an interview, "The main challenge is the very scope of the work that needs to be done within a compressed timeframe, because this is the biggest project in Russia's space history." Kozhevnikov added that artificial intelligence will be employed in the Russian space station's operations. (With inputs from agencies)

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Despite heavy western sanctions, the World Bank's latest report shows Russia has moved into the "high-income" category. This growth has been driven by a surge in military activity, trade, financial sector expansion, and construction. Russia's GNI per capita increased by 11.2% in 2023, even as the west aimed to cripple its economy over the Ukraine conflict.

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At least four people are reported to being killed and over two dozens others have been injured in Russian drone and missile barrage in the central Ukrainian city of Dnipro.

Ukraine: Massive barrage rips apart buildings; four killed, two dozen injured in Russian onslaught

A Russian drone and missile barrage on the central Ukrainian city of Dnipro killed three people and wounded over a dozen more, the regional governor said Wednesday.&nbsp;

Russian forces have targeted the industrial city and surrounding region persistently since launching their invasion in February in 2022.&nbsp;

"The enemy is continuing insidious attacks," the regional governor Sergiy Lysak said, announcing three were killed.&nbsp;

He also said that 18 people were wounded, including a 14-year-old girl.&nbsp;

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The head of the Dnipropetrovsk regional council described the barrage as "massive" and posted images showing buildings ripped open by the attack and shattered glass strewn across the ground.&nbsp;

"This is what one of the city's shopping centres looks like now. Cars and windows were smashed, and a petrol station was hit. All the consequences are still being investigated," Mykola Lukashuk said.&nbsp;

Dnipro had a pre-war population of around one million people and lies about 100 kilometres from the near point along the southern front line.&nbsp;

More than 40 people were killed in a Russian strike on Dnipro in January 2023, in one of the single-worst aerial bombardments by Russian forces.

Separately, officials in Ukraine's eastern regions of Donetsk and Kharkiv said two civilians had been killed in overnight Russian attacks.

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Russia said Wednesday it had destroyed two Ukrainian naval drones that were advancing on its Black Sea port of Novorossiysk overnight.&nbsp;

Ukrainian naval drones have sunk several Russian ships in the Black Sea, but strikes as far east as Novorossiysk are rare.

"Two unmanned boats travelling in the direction of Novorossiysk were destroyed in the waters of the Black Sea," Russia's defence ministry said in a post on Telegram.

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The major port city lies on Russia's southeastern coast, 100 kilometres (60 miles) east of the Crimean peninsula, which Russia annexed from Ukraine in 2014.

The route from Ukrainian-held territory to the port is at least 500 kilometres (300 miles) through the Black Sea, around the southern tip of Crimea.

After a spate of successful Ukrainian strikes on Russian ships in the Black Sea, satellite images revealed Moscow pulled its Black Sea fleet out of its historic base in Sevastopol to Novorossiysk, which is harder for Ukraine to hit.

The defence ministry published footage of what it said was the naval drones being destroyed.

It showed several bright rounds being fired into the sea at night from multiple directions, several hitting the waters next to a small craft before an explosion and fire break out.

Kyiv has heavily targeted Crimea since Russia launced its full-scale military offensive in February 2022, including multiple attacks and attempted strikes on the Kerch bridge, a vital road and rail route linking the peninsula to Russia.

A Russian drone and missile barrage on the central Ukrainian city of Dnipro killed three people and wounded over a dozen more, the regional governor said Wednesday.

A Russian drone and missile barrage on the central Ukrainian city of Dnipro killed three people and wounded over a dozen more, the regional governor said Wednesday. Russian forces have targeted the industrial city and surrounding region persistently since launching their invasion in February in 2022. "The enemy is continuing insidious attacks," the regional governor Sergiy Lysak said, announcing three were killed. He also said that 18 people were wounded, including a 14-year-old girl. Also read: Trump claims he can end Russia-Ukraine war in a day The head of the Dnipropetrovsk regional council described the barrage as "massive" and posted images showing buildings ripped open by the attack and shattered glass strewn across the ground. "This is what one of the city's shopping centres looks like now. Cars and windows were smashed, and a petrol station was hit. All the consequences are still being investigated," Mykola Lukashuk said. Dnipro had a pre-war population of around one million people and lies about 100 kilometres from the near point along the southern front line. More than 40 people were killed in a Russian strike on Dnipro in January 2023, in one of the single-worst aerial bombardments by Russian forces. Separately, officials in Ukraine's eastern regions of Donetsk and Kharkiv said two civilians had been killed in overnight Russian attacks. Russia destroys Ukrainian naval drones Russia said Wednesday it had destroyed two Ukrainian naval drones that were advancing on its Black Sea port of Novorossiysk overnight. Ukrainian naval drones have sunk several Russian ships in the Black Sea, but strikes as far east as Novorossiysk are rare. "Two unmanned boats travelling in the direction of Novorossiysk were destroyed in the waters of the Black Sea," Russia's defence ministry said in a post on Telegram. Also read: Indian PM Narendra Modi likely to visit Russia in July The major port city lies on Russia's southeastern coast, 100 kilometres (60 miles) east of the Crimean peninsula, which Russia annexed from Ukraine in 2014. The route from Ukrainian-held territory to the port is at least 500 kilometres (300 miles) through the Black Sea, around the southern tip of Crimea. After a spate of successful Ukrainian strikes on Russian ships in the Black Sea, satellite images revealed Moscow pulled its Black Sea fleet out of its historic base in Sevastopol to Novorossiysk, which is harder for Ukraine to hit. The defence ministry published footage of what it said was the naval drones being destroyed. It showed several bright rounds being fired into the sea at night from multiple directions, several hitting the waters next to a small craft before an explosion and fire break out. Kyiv has heavily targeted Crimea since Russia launced its full-scale military offensive in February 2022, including multiple attacks and attempted strikes on the Kerch bridge, a vital road and rail route linking the peninsula to Russia.

Russian aerial attack kills 3, wounds 18 in Dnipro

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Israel must be ready to face the consequences if it moves forward with reported plans to supply Ukraine with US-made air defense systems, Russia’s permanent representative to the UN, Vassily Nebenzia, has warned. Watch in for more details!

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