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Russian Space Forces
GOVERNMENT
RUSSIA
FOUNDED 1992
At a glance
Launches
158
Success rate
94.9%
150 ok · 8 failed
Current streak
70
consecutive successes
Booster landings
—
none attempted
Type
GovernmentCountry
RussiaFounded
1992Administrator
Commander: Aleksandr GolovkoAbbreviation
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About
The Russian Space Forces are a branch of the Russian Aerospace Forces, that provides aerospace warning, air sovereignty, and protection for Russia. Having been reestablished following August 1, 2015 merger between the Russian Air Force and the Russian Aerospace Defence Forces after a 2011 dissolving of the branch. The Russian Space Forces were originally formed on August 10, 1992 and the creation of the Russian Armed Forces.
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Vehicles
| Rank | Vehicle | Launches | Payload to LEO | First flight |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | Kosmos-3M (11K65M) | 445 launches | — | 1967 |
| 02 | Molniya-M 2BL | 272 launches | — | 1965 |
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Source The Space Devs — Launch Library 2
Last checked 29 Sept 2026