Cosmonauts, And International Space Station Missions

Background Document: Roscosmos, Cosmonauts, and International Space Station Missions ### Overview of Roscosmos and Its Role in Space Exploration Roscosmos, officially known as the Roscosmos State Corporation for Space Activities, is Russia’s space agency responsible for space exploration and the development of space technologies.

Established in 1992, Roscosmos has played a pivotal role in international space cooperation, particularly through its involvement with the International Space Station (ISS) program. The agency has been instrumental in launching numerous satellites, spacecraft, and cosmonauts into space, contributing significantly to global advancements in space exploration.

# Oleg Artemyev A Veteran Cosmonaut Oleg Artemyev, a seasoned cosmonaut with extensive experience in space, was initially assigned to the Crew-12 mission to the ISS. Artemyev has spent 560 days in space across three long-duration missions to the ISS, all aboard Soyuz spacecraft. His experience includes serving as a flight engineer on Expedition 48 → 49 and Expedition 57 → 58. Artemyev’s background and expertise made him an invaluable asset to the mission, and his removal has raised questions within the space community.