The second chief of the Russian space corporation Roscosmos has been sacked after ... The news comes less than three years after Dmitry Rogozin, Russia's former highly abrasive and unpredictable ...

The spokesperson also discussed the need for Roscosmos to "develop dynamically." Borisov replaced the colorful Dmitry Rogozin, who led Roscosmos with a combination of bluster and buffoonery.

Bakanov's background equips him with the experience and skills needed to manage Roscosmos, but he faces significant challenges ahead. Borisov led the agency from 2022, succeeding Dmitry Rogozin ...

Borisov, 68, took Roscosmos' reins from the blustery Dmitry Rogozin in July 2022, five months after Russia invaded Ukraine. Many of Russia's former space partners cut or reduced their ties with ...

Borisov was appointed as Roscosmos chief in July 2022, succeeding Dmitry Rogozin. His tenure saw a decline in launches, with 19 in 2023 — three fewer than in 2022. Launches fell by 25% from pre ...