Russian Federal Space Agency (Roscosmos)

The Russian Federal Space Agency, known as Roscosmos, is the governmental body responsible for Russia's space science and exploration activities. Founded in 1992, it oversees the nation’s space program, including satellite launches, research missions, and crewed spaceflights. Roscosmos operates the Soyuz spacecraft and the Progress supply ships, which facilitate transport to the International Space Station (ISS). It also engages in international collaborations and develops advanced space technology. Overall, Roscosmos plays a crucial role in furthering space exploration and scientific research, contributing to our understanding of space and technology development on Earth.