Russia’s New Space Hub to Use AI for Rocket Design
Russia has opened a National Space Center where artificial intelligence will help design rockets and spacecraft, speeding up development and signaling the country’s ambition in space exploration.
The new National Space Center (NSC) is being built as a scientific and industrial hub for Russia’s space industry. Its standout feature will be advanced laboratories where AI accelerates the design of next-generation rockets and spacecraft. The project underscores Russia’s push to cement leadership in space technology and showcase its readiness for ambitious missions.
The NSC will consolidate more than 30 leading organizations in the rocket and space sector on one site. Roscosmos chief Dmitry Bakanov emphasized that the center is not just an office building but a full production complex. It will also house the Mission Control Center for Russia’s planned orbital station, alongside private space companies and state enterprises moving into the facility.
The biggest innovation is AI-driven engineering. Dedicated labs will apply digital tools to automate design, analyze big data, and model spacecraft performance, cutting development time for new technologies.
The massive complex spans over 250,000 square meters. Its centerpiece is a 288-meter tower shaped like a rocket, ranking among Moscow’s ten tallest buildings. A network of galleries stretching more than 500 meters will connect its structures, creating a workplace for 10,000 staff.
The surrounding technology park is designed to attract private investors and innovative companies, fueling growth not only in the space sector but across Russia’s high-tech industry.
