Russia's PTK NP deep space spacecraft enters autonomous testing

Test cosmonaut Mark Serov confirmed the programme milestone on 5 November 2026.

Luisa Marconi

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MOSCOW, 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.^[1] No further details on testing duration or next programme milestones have been published.

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Test cosmonaut Mark Serov stated on November 5 that Russia's PTK NP spacecraft has entered autonomous comprehensive testing. · TASS

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