Russia was once the world leader in space exploration, but its space program has suffered a string of costly and embarrassing mishaps over the past year. NASA says Russia is still a trustworthy ...

The ability of Russia to launch astronauts to the International Space Station remains in limbo after an incident last week at the Baikonur base in Kazakhstan. By Kenneth Chang The launchpad Russia ...

The intense rivalry between the United States and the Soviet Union pushed the two countries to compete, not only on Earth but throughout the solar system. Good ideas, or perhaps more accurately good ...

A key launchpad at the Baikonur Cosmodrome in Kazakhstan was damaged during a Soyuz rocket launch, threatening Russia’s ability to send crews to the International Space Station. Experts warn repairs ...