Roscosmos Conducts First Subsidized Launch of Private Satellites, Including Military Comms Payload

Roscosmos announced its first subsidized launch of private satellites, potentially including devices from a military communications supplier. This marks a shift in Russia's space policy toward commercial cost-sharing, though details on payload specifics and subsidy terms remain unclear. The move signals an effort to sustain launch cadence amid sanctions and budget constraints.

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