The book sheds new lights on the evolution of Russian space activities with a focus on their
strategy of international cooperation. This analysis is carried out in relation to the
evolution of the domestic and international dynamics that have been impacting the country's
direction in space with the ultimate goal of providing an assessment on their impact for
current and foreseeable Europe-Russia space relations. Russia has traditionally been one of the
two main strategic partners for Europe in its space endeavor. Hitherto long-standing
cooperation has been nurtured between the two actors in various areas from scientific research
to space transportation and human spaceflight. In recent years however a number of endogenous
and exogenous developments has triggered significant changes in Russia's space posture. These
changes are evident in the adjustment of Russia's space policies and programmatic goals in the
restructuring of the domestic space industry as well as in the attitude towards international
space partnerships.
