During a recent BRICS meeting discussing space collaboration, Russia’s space agency suggested the possibility of its partners – Brazil, India, China, and South Africa – contributing to the construction of a module for its upcoming orbital station, the Russian Orbital Station (ROS), according to Interfax News.
The plan for the ROS includes the first module being launched in 2027, with the full construction expected to finish by 2032.
At that time, the existing International Space Station, a significant platform for global cooperation, is projected to be retired.
Roscosmos Director General Yuri Borisov proposed that the BRICS partners create a module as part of the ROS.
This would facilitate the execution of their national space programs within low Earth orbit.
In previous statements, Roscosmos has stated that the new space station would comprise six modules and a service platform, accommodating up to four cosmonauts, and be constructed in two stages.
Borisov also indicated that the ROS would be positioned to orbit around the Earth’s poles.
This arrangement could provide broader coverage of Russia’s expansive territory and offer new insights into cosmic radiation.
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