Russia’s rocket engine finds itself in a challenging situation, with space initiatives having faced difficulties for quite a while, due to Western sanctions significantly impairing its access to new technologies and funding.
Not everyone is convinced that the damage will be fixed “soon,” as stated by Roscosmos in its official release. Anatoly Zak, a specialist in Russian space missions and technologies, posits that the platform could require as much as two years for repair and restoration. Furthermore, he points out that interim solutions may not be feasible to facilitate crew launches during the restoration process. Several Soyuz launch pads exist at different locations, including
