Russian state space corporation Roscosmos CEO Yury Borisov has proposed creating a dedicated specialized module for the Russian Orbital Station (ROS) to allow BRICS countries to conduct scientific research, according to TASS. “I would like to propose that our partners in BRICS consider the opportunity to take part in this project and create a full-fledged module through joint efforts, which would enable BRICS countries, as part of the ROS project, to use the opportunity offered by [the ROS’] low near-Earth orbit to carry out their respective national space programs,” Borisov said on July 24.
The Russian Orbital Station is scheduled to be launched in 2027. Russia proposed the ROS in light of their concerns over the aging modules of the International Space Station. Russia announced one year ago that they would withdraw from the ISS program after 2024.
