The third phase of upgrading the Automatic Warning System for Hazardous Situations in Near Space (ASPOS OKP) is on track for completion in 2025, with full operation expected at the start of 2026. The update plan emphasizes two distinct testing stages, starting with preliminary tests and followed by interdepartmental validation. Once the system meets all technical requirements and passes verification checks, officials will decide to commission the modernized ASPOS OKP at the beginning of 2026. [Source: Roscosmos press service].
Historically, a legacy Cosmos-era satellite was lost in a high-altitude collision with space debris at about 1,400 kilometers above Earth. This incident underscores the rising risk posed by orbital debris to contemporary space infrastructure and ongoing missions. Experts note that such events highlight the importance of debris monitoring, tracking accuracy, and robust defensive measures to protect space assets and national programs. [Expert commentary, debris risk assessment].
Meanwhile, high-level discussions are underway as a senior leader prepares for a meeting with a foreign counterpart at the Vostochny Cosmodrome. The visit signals ongoing efforts to advance national space capabilities, coordinate on safety standards, and explore potential collaboration with other spacefaring nations. [Contextual reporting, space program briefings].