A senior designer from Rocket and Space Corporation, also known as RKK Energia and part of Roscosmos, spoke in an interview with Vladimir Kozhevnikov, the Chief Designer at the Russian Orbital Station project. The discussion focused on plans to begin work on a promising ROS concept early next year, with clear milestones outlined for the program’s progression. The designer explained that starting work in the coming year would set the stage for a full station deployment by 2032, marking a landmark in the nation’s space infrastructure plans.
The timeline presented by the official is tight for the 2027 to 2032 window, yet the speaker asserted that the schedule remains feasible under certain conditions. He emphasized that by the middle of the current year, the team aims to complete the development of a preliminary design and secure its defense within Roscosmos, validating the proposed approach before moving forward.
According to the chief designer of the ROS project, the first module is targeted for launch in 2027, with the objective of completing ROS deployment by 2032. This sequence would see the station gradually expanding its capabilities and crew support as the modules come online and systems stabilize. The plan reflects a coordinated effort between Energia and Roscosmos to translate concept into a tangible orbital platform that can support long-term operations.
In earlier stages, Energia issued an order directing the development of a working concept for ROS, signaling formal momentum behind the program. The ongoing work positions Russia to advance a national orbital presence, leveraging Energia’s engineering expertise and Roscosmos oversight to align design choices with long-term space exploration goals.