The Russian space agency Roskosmos reported a reduction in the number of failures found during the preparation and launch phase of domestic rocket and space technology (RKT) this year when compared with 2021. The agency attributes this improvement to a series of steps designed to boost quality control across both production and operational stages of these complex systems.
Roskosmos highlighted several concrete actions. An automatic system was created to monitor the technical condition and reliability of equipment, and comprehensive checks were carried out to verify the quality of organizations involved in the rocket and space sector. Additionally, inspections of the readiness of rocket components were organized to ensure that every element meets required standards.
Officials noted that rocket and space technology products are not produced in large batches, so a decrease in failures cannot be viewed as a simple descriptive indicator. Instead, the incidents that arise during preparation and testing offer meaningful insight into the overall quality and reliability of the systems involved.
According to Roskosmos, the rate of malfunctions observed during the preparation and execution of launches largely reflects the effectiveness of the preflight diagnostic system. The agency explained that more detected malfunctions during preparation tend to indicate better quality control, which reduces the likelihood of a failure during flight.
Former Roskosmos General Manager Yuri Borisov stated that Russia would pursue available avenues to navigate the challenging situation created by Western sanctions affecting the country’s rocket and space industry. He emphasized resilience and continued efforts to sustain operations under these circumstances.