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Russia to Train Myanmar's First Cosmonaut Amid Collaboration

2/26/2026

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Russia will assist Myanmar in selecting and training its first cosmonaut.
The announcement came during Dmitry Bakanov's visit, where he signed an agreement with Myanmar's military junta.
The collaboration includes a data-collection station for Russia's GLONASS satellite system and a warning system for tracking near-Earth objects.
Russia aims to boost energy opportunities in Myanmar, following a prior investment deal and a contract to build a small-scale nuclear plant.

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Russia will assist Myanmar in selecting and training its first cosmonaut.
The announcement came during Dmitry Bakanov's visit, where he signed an agreement with Myanmar's military junta.
The collaboration includes a data-collection station for Russia's GLONASS satellite system and a warning system for tracking near-Earth objects.
Russia aims to boost energy opportunities in Myanmar, following a prior investment deal and a contract to build a small-scale nuclear plant.