Russia's New Spacecraft Nears Flight Tests

Russia's advanced transport spacecraft, designed for future lunar and asteroid missions, is entering a crucial phase of preparation for flight tests. Developers have successfully reached the stage of autonomous comprehensive testing, with mockups and experimental systems currently undergoing assembly. Work on crew operations and human-machine interaction algorithms has been completed.

This new spacecraft is envisioned for expeditionary voyages, including capabilities for Earth boost velocity flights. While not solely for orbital missions, its flight tests will be conducted in orbit. Developers are proceeding systematically and plan to reveal specific milestones as they are achieved, emphasizing the spacecraft's role in preparing for ambitious space exploration.