Russia's plan to advertise on rockets and spacecraft takes off

Russia has approved ads on state-owned rockets and spacecraft starting Jan. 1, 2026.

Roscosmos says the move will help draw private investment and ease budget pressure.

Russian rockets have already carried some ads, including for PSB Bank, Kofemaniya and Russian Media Group.

Analysts say the revenue will be limited and won’t offset sanctions-driven losses or falling launch activity.