National space cluster

Leading management, industrial and technology practices and competencies from private companies for the space sector

Cluster mission

The cluster brings together the country’s strongest technology, science and industrial organisations to accelerate delivery of the national “Space” project. The cluster team is building a foundation of thousands of companies with hands-on experience in space technology—from basic components to advanced integrated systems. We believe this approach will give a new impetus to Russia’s space sector and pave the way for ambitious deep-space programmes.

Key objectives

  • 1.Identify specific technology work packages from the national “Space” project that can be executed by private contractors.
  • 2.Onboard and verify cluster participants, residents and partners: manufacturers, R&D centres, industrial groups and subsidiaries, research centres and universities.
  • 3.Attract private investment into cluster resident companies that already perform work under the national project.
  • 4.Design support measures to build skills and equip industrial companies so they can bid for Roscosmos contracts.

How to participate

Cluster participant

Technology or science companies with revenue up to RUB 1 bn joining the Skolkovo ecosystem without most tax benefits. Participant status lets you join cluster events and propose solutions to tasks set by Roscosmos.

Cluster resident

Technology or science companies with revenue up to RUB 1 bn becoming full Skolkovo ecosystem residents with applicable benefits. No requirement for a specific protected R&D project, but an active industry project under the national “Space” project is required.

Cluster partner

Companies with revenue above RUB 1 bn and profit not exceeding RUB 300 mn per year for 10 years after obtaining status. A dedicated R&D centre receives partner status; projects must align with the national “Space” project. Partners receive tax benefits and commit own capital to cluster projects.

Cluster founders

Roscosmos State Corporation
Roscosmos State Corporation
Skolkovo Foundation
Skolkovo Foundation
Gravity Frontiers
Gravity Frontiers
Innopraktika
Innopraktika

Cluster companies

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Roadmap

2026

Cluster launch

Signing agreements among key stakeholders and establishing a project office at the Skolkovo Foundation

2027–2028

Pilot projects

Mechanisms to assign work to private contractors, building the participant pool and launching pilots

2029–2035

Scaling

Growing to ~100 projects per year and 300+ resident and partner companies

2036

Results review

Assessing outcomes and shaping Russia’s space programme for 2036–2046 based on results

National “Space” project

The national project “Development of space activities in the Russian Federation” was approved in 2025; implementation began in January 2026. The goal is a technologically sovereign and globally competitive space sector. The programme includes communications and Earth-observation satellites and deeper private-sector involvement in major industry tasks. The full text of the national “Space” project is available at this link.

«Ex astris, scientia»

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