Roscosmos controversies
Controversies tied to this brand in public sources. A listing is not a finding of fault.
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2018
Criticism over losses, waste and corruption
Russia’s public audit authorities criticized Roscosmos for high losses, irrational spending and alleged corruption, adding to pressure on the corporation’s leadership and governance.
2013
Proton-M launch failure and space-sector governance crisis
A Proton-M launch failure intensified criticism of Roscosmos and the wider Russian space industry, contributing to a government decision to consolidate the sector and increase state supervision.