Russia and India to Fly Lunar Mission By Simon Saradzhyan published 14 November 07 India & Russia have signed an agreement to jointly develop a lunar orbiter.
Russia Prepares for 2009 Space Tourist Flight, Future Spacecraft By Simon Saradzhyan published 31 August 07 Russia's Federal Space Agency chief says the nation's first space tourist may fly in 2009.
ISS Astronauts, Russian Officials Celebrate Cosmonautics Day By Simon Saradzhyan published 12 April 07
Cosmonaut Careers: Russian Interest in Homegrown Spaceflyers Flags By Simon Saradzhyan published 24 November 06 MOSCOW – A career as a cosmonaut—once the dream job of a lifetime for millions in this country—is increasingly less attractive because it is no longer the ticket to international fame or a fortune.
Japanese Space Tourist Pulled from ISS Flight for Medical Reasons By Simon Saradzhyan published 21 August 06
Shut-Ins Wanted: Russia Seeks Volunteers for Simulated Mars Mission By Simon Saradzhyan published 4 August 06 Russia's space agency is seeking volunteers for a 520-day 'flight' to Mars and back. To qualify in the first round of selection, you would need to be aged between 25 and 50 years.
