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Back issue · Thursday, November 5, 2026 · as it ran
Missions & Exploration
By Luisa Marconi · 45h
Russia's PTK NP deep space spacecraft enters autonomous testing
Test cosmonaut Mark Serov confirmed the programme milestone on 5 November 2026.
By Luisa Marconi · 45hMOSCOW, Russia, Nov. 5, 2026 - Russia's PTK NP spacecraft has entered autonomous comprehensive testing, test cosmonaut Mark Serov stated on 5 November.
The vehicle is designed for lunar flybys, asteroid missions and other deep space expeditions.
No further details on testing duration or next programme milestones have been published.
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