Russian space chief says new rocket will put Falcon 9 reuse to shame
There's just one catch... Enlarge / Vladimir Putin meets with Roscosmos Director General Yuri Borisov on June 30, 2023. (credit: The Kremlin) Russia's once-vaunted launch industry has been much in decline due to a combi.....»»
Russia has a plan to “restore” its dominant position in the global launch market
"So we are working on the same trail blazed by Korolev." Enlarge / Russian President Vladimir Putin (L) and Roscosmos Space Corporation Chief Yuri Borisov peruse an exhibit while visiting the Korolev Rocket and Space Corporation.....»»
Yulia Navalnaya’s Account on X Briefly Suspended Due to ‘Error’
Yulia Navalnaya’s account on X was briefly suspended a day after she challenged President Vladimir Putin over Alexei Navalny's death. Yulia Navalnaya’s account on Elon Musk’s X social-media service was briefly suspende.....»»
Jon Stewart shreds Tucker Carlson"s Putin interview in 15 brutal minutes
Jon Stewart tore apart Tucker Carlson's interview with Vladimir Putin during an interview on "The Daily Show". After reflecting on his first Daily Show back last week, Jon Stewart wasted no time getting stuck in to his next topic: Tucker Carlso.....»»
Roscosmos seeks to obscure bidding process to evade US sanctions
Historically closed bidding processes have been linked to corruption. Enlarge / Russian President Vladimir Putin (L) and Roscosmos Space Corporation Chief Yuri Borisov peruse an exhibit while visiting the Korolev Rocket and Space.....»»
Q&A: If Russia is developing some kind of space-based weapon, Putin may never get to use it
News of a possible Russian satellite-destroying, space-based nuclear weapon sent shock waves through Washington this week. Some officials responded with considerable alarm, while others insisted that such concern is—for the moment—an overreaction.....»»
Three terms sure to grab attention: Russia, nuclear, anti-satellite weapon
Intel circulating on Capitol Hill has to do with new Russian threat in space. Enlarge / President Vladimir Putin visiting the Rocket and Space Corporation (RSC) Energia in Korolyov, outside Moscow, on October 26, 2023. (credit:.....»»
The Fearsome Tanks That Fought Saddam Hussein May Soon Come for Vladimir Putin
The Fearsome Tanks That Fought Saddam Hussein May Soon Come for Vladimir Putin.....»»
Putin says Ukraine"s statehood at risk if pattern of war continues
Putin says Ukraine"s statehood at risk if pattern of war continues.....»»
Putin says past U.S. elections were rigged
Putin says past U.S. elections were rigged.....»»
Sanna Marin, the popular former prime minister of Finland, on Putin, powerful women and legislating in the age of AI
Sanna Marin, the popular former prime minister of Finland, on Putin, powerful women and legislating in the age of AI.....»»
Who supports Putin? Men, older generations and traditionalists, study shows
An international team of researchers has released an exhaustive look at support for Russia's autocratic President Vladimir Putin across several neighboring countries......»»
Self-deception may seed "hubris balancing": Study examines irrational actions leading to invasion of Ukraine
A new study suggests that self-deception is the key to understanding irrational actions of national leaders in war, as exemplified by Vladimir Putin's invasion of Ukraine......»»
Russia renamed its ambitious satellite program after Putin misspoke its name
"So I didn't even make it back and it's already renamed to Sfera." Enlarge / Russia President Vladimir Putin and Roscosmos chief Dmitry Rogozin shake hands during a meeting at the Konstantin Palace. (credit: Mikhail MetzelTASS vi.....»»
Putin says first segment of ISS replacement to orbit by 2027
Russian President Vladimir Putin said Thursday that the first segment of the new space station that Moscow plans to construct to replace the ISS should be in orbit by 2027, despite recent setbacks......»»
The failure of Luna 25 cements Putin’s role as a disastrous space leader
"There is no place for modernization, there is only the mission of survival." Vladimir Putin, center, and Dmitry Rogozin, far right, tour Russia's new Vostochny Cosmodrome in October 2015. (credit: Kremlin) On Saturday,.....»»
Our brains are hardwired to believe lies and conspiracy theories, says researcher
In "Politics, Lies and Conspiracy Theories," Marcel Danesi Ph.D., a professor of semiotics and linguistic anthropology at the University of Toronto, Canada, analyzes the speeches of dictators including Mussolini, Stalin, Putin and Hitler, as well as.....»»
Marvel"s Spider-Man 2 Gameplay Trailer Unveils Kraven The Hunter, Symbiote Suit
"Spider-Man 2" puts one of its spotlights on Vladimir Kravinoff, also known as Kraven the Hunter. Fans got a look at the character during the PS Showcase. "Spider-Ma.....»»
Collaboration could prevent severe energy scarcity in Europe
Prior to Russian President Vladimir Putin's invasion of Ukraine, Europe sourced a great deal of natural gas from Russia. But as a result of EU sanctions on Russia, this supply is no longer there. European countries have scrambled to find and secure n.....»»
How one of Vladimir Putin’s most prized hacking units got pwned by the FBI
After decades of watching Kremlin-backed hackers, the FBI ID'd weaknesses and pounced. Enlarge (credit: Getty Images) FBI officials on Tuesday dropped a major bombshell: After spending years monitoring exceptionally stea.....»»