At the 68th session of the United Nations Committee on the Peaceful Uses of Outer Space (COPUOS), the head of the Russian delegation, Dmitry Bakanov, spoke about the country’s plans for the development of its space sector. He also highlighted two major anniversaries being marked this year in the history of space exploration: 50 years since the first international space programme “Apollo–Soyuz” and 70 years since the establishment of the Baikonur Cosmodrome.

International cooperation in the space field continues to expand. Earlier, in May this year, a memorandum was signed with the China National Space Administration. The two sides agreed to collaborate on the development of a lunar power station. Scientists are currently studying the atmosphere of Venus to investigate whether life ever existed there. The findings may help understand factors that could influence changes in Earth’s atmosphere in the future.

Additionally, a memorandum of cooperation was signed between the Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research of the Republic of Djibouti and Roscosmos. Dmitry Bakanov, Director General of the Russian state corporation, shared his views on the potential for collaboration.

 “They [authorities from Djibouti] are considering purchasing satellite imagery of their own territory and that of several partner countries. One of these partners is the Russian Federation. Therefore, we expect them to review our proposal in the near future,” he stated.

Moreover, an exhibition was launched at UN headquarters in support of the General Assembly resolution commemorating the 80th anniversary of the end of the Second World War. Initiated by Russia and ten other countries, the resolution was adopted in March 2025 to honour those who fought against fascism. The exhibition features photographs of key battle sites from that era, as well as the capitals of countries that played a major role in the victory, all captured from outer space.

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