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Shot taken from a helicopter in the Krasnodar region, June 2009 (Photo from kosmopoisk.org) 29.06.2009, 10:52 29 comments

Mysterious circles shock locals in Russia’s South

Mysterious pictograms consisting of several circles have appeared on a wheat field in Southern Russia’s Krasnodar region. Was it someone’s joke or did aliens visit us?

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Soviet rover still there on the Moon, NASA photos prove

Photos of the Moon taken by the Lunar Reconnaissance Orbiter clearly show the Lunokhod-2 – the robot rover that landed on the celestial body in 1973 as part of the soviet space program.

29.09.2009, 15:20 1 comment

Clown given green light for space trip

A Russian cosmonaut, American astronaut and Canadian space tourist have been officially deemed fit to fly to the International Space Station on Wednesday.

01.04.2010, 09:23 1 comment

To the Moon and back

Russia is designing a new spaceship that will allow more space tourists to accompany cosmonauts on their missions. RT talked to the head of Russia's leading spaceship-manufacturer to learn more.

28.01.2010, 10:37 15 comments

Russian nuclear rocket engine may get mankind to other planets

Humans on Mars and beyond and protecting the Earth from asteroids… A new nuclear propulsion system to be used in spacecrafts is set to be developed in Russia.

24.04.2010, 14:44 2 comments

Machines rise in Moscow

Robots of all sorts, from simple Lego designs to professional reconnaissance drones, have been showcased at Russia’s second Robotics Festival. Plastic-and-metal exhibits were friendly to flesh-and-bone visitors.

Chinese J-11B 20.04.2010, 07:58 21 comments

Chinese version of Russian jet endangers bilateral relations

Despite holding the position as one of the world’s biggest economies, China seems unwilling to shed its reputation for producing cheap replicas.

Photo from locomosky.ru 03.03.2010, 13:17 12 comments

It’s a bird! It’s a plane! No, it’s Russia’s “flying saucer”

Russia has launched a program to build a powerful, multi-purpose airship that will certainly cause many people on the ground to take notice.

15.02.2010, 15:28 7 comments

Russia and India to ink atomic deal

Moscow and New Delhi will sign an agreement next month on civilian nuclear power cooperation, said Russian Deputy Prime Minister Sergey Sobyanin, who is on official visit to India.

05.03.2009, 16:22 12 comments

Russia developing anti-satellite weapons

The Russian military are developing anti-satellite weapons, according to deputy defence minister, Vladimir Popovkin.

Moon race 2.0? Count Russia in

Published: 24 November, 2009, 13:52
Edited: 20 March, 2010, 05:40


Despite late start, a Russian team aiming to become the first private company to deliver a working rover on the Moon is full of optimism. Team Selenokhod joins a competition with a $20 million prize at stake.

 
2 COMMENTS
hexxor March 03, 2010, 22:57 quote
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It would be great if ordinary people like you and me could contribute in some way. Just look at how Linux has become such a success because of the enthusiasm and free will of people. It would be nice if there were a site where one could join the project.

Electricfrankenstien March 20, 2010, 04:16 quote
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Its been done already. Strive for something bigger like Mars lol. Lead instead of following.

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