Government

Russian Space Forces

Russia

Russian Space Forces logo
VKSEst. 1992

About

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The Russian Space Forces are a branch of the Russian Aerospace Forces, that provides aerospace warning, air sovereignty, and protection for Russia. Having been reestablished following August 1, 2015 merger between the Russian Air Force and the Russian Aerospace Defence Forces after a 2011 dissolving of the branch. The Russian Space Forces were originally formed on August 10, 1992 and the creation of the Russian Armed Forces.

Administrator

Commander: Aleksandr Golovko

Founded

1992

Type

Government

Country

Russia

Launchers

N/A

Spacecraft

N/A

Launch Record

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148

Total Launches

140

Successful

8

Failed

2

Pending

94.6%

Success Rate

Landing Record

0

Attempted Landings

0

Successful Landings

0

Failed Landings

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