Roscosmos aims to shift toward mass satellite production
Roscosmos Director General Yuri Borisov announced on Russia 24 that the state agency is facing a pivotal transition to mass-producing satellites. He noted that Russia’s current pace of spacecraft production trails behind leading global powers, highlighting the need for a strategic overhaul to close the gap and meet national service demands.
Borisov stressed that standardization and unification of technical solutions are essential. He described the necessity of narrowing the range of components and developing a standard family of spacecraft to enable a streamlined, conveyor-style production process for satellites. This approach would help ensure consistent quality, compatibility across missions, and faster turnaround times from design to launch.
The Roscosmos chief pointed out that other major spacefaring nations are already moving toward mass production, and that Russia must follow suit. He described the industrial shift as challenging, emphasizing that the country must adopt a new manufacturing model capable of delivering the volume of satellites required to sustain its services and capabilities in space. The aim is to build a scalable, repeatable production line that can support multiple missions without sacrificing reliability.
Earlier, Energia, the space company within Roscosmos, reported that the capacities of its facilities could support more than two thousand unmanned aerial systems being launched into orbit by 2036. This projection underscores the ambition to scale up launch readiness and fleet size in the coming years, aligning with the broader plan for standardized, high-volume satellite production and deployment.
There are also statements about pursuing advanced concepts in satellite technology, including efforts to develop long-term, autonomous propulsion concepts for satellites to extend mission lifespans and reduce maintenance requirements. These initiatives reflect a broader push to enhance the resilience and longevity of Russia’s orbital assets as part of a modernized, mass-production ecosystem for space hardware.