Russian Space Forces Overview
A complete overview of Russian Space Forces, including launch stats, launch vehicles and launch locations.
Basic Info
Name
Russian Space Forces
Type
Government
Country
Russia
Founded
1992
Administrator / CEO
Commander: Aleksandr Golovko
Launch Stats
First Launch
21 Jan 1992
Last Launch
16 May 2024
Successful Launches
130
Failed Launches
8
Upcoming Launches
3
Successful Landings
0
Failed Landings
0
The Russian Space Forces are a branch of the Russian Aerospace Forces, that provides aerospace warning, air sovereignty, and protection for Russia. Having been reestablished following August 1, 2015 merger between the Russian Air Force and the Russian Aerospace Defence Forces after a 2011 dissolving of the branch. The Russian Space Forces were originally formed on August 10, 1992 and the creation of the Russian Armed Forces.
Russian Space Forces Launch Vehicles
Launch Sites used by Russian Space Forces
Baikonur Cosmodrome
World's largest space launch facility, pivotal for Russian space missions.
Plesetsk Cosmodrome
Russian spaceport specialized in military satellites, known for high inclination and polar orbit launches.
