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NPO Lavochkina

NPO Lavochkina builds automated spacecraft, planetary and astrophysics mission systems, Earth-observation spacecraft and upper stages for Russian space programs.

NPO Lavochkina

Sources

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  • Lavochkin Association official English profileLavochkin Association, JSC describes itself as a leading space-industry enterprise developing, manufacturing and operating automated space complexes, astrophysics and planetary research spacecraft, Earth remote-sensing systems and upper stages for spacecraft insertion. (source risk: low)
  • Lavochkin official Luna-25 project pageLavochkin's Luna-25 project page says the association developed the Luna-25 spacecraft as a demonstration landing station for lunar south-pole research, launched by Soyuz-2.1b with a Fregat upper stage. (source risk: low)
  • Lavochkin official Egypt Airshow 2024 noticeLavochkin's 2024 notice says NPO Lavochkina is part of Roscosmos, is Roscosmos's head organization for automated space complexes for space research, Earth remote sensing and planetary studies, and planned to show Berkut-VR, Luna-26 and Fregat-SB models. (source risk: low)
  • Lavochkin official Roscosmos work-visit noticeLavochkin's 2021 notice says the enterprise is within Roscosmos and describes Roscosmos review of Luna-25 and ExoMars work at Lavochkin's production and test base. (source risk: low)
  • OFAC sanctions record for NPO Imeni LavochkinaOFAC's sanctions record identifies NPO Imeni Lavochkina and alias names including Lavochkin Scientific Production Association, with Russia-related sanctions program references. (source risk: low)
  • OFAC January 15 2025 Russia-related designationsOFAC's January 15, 2025 Russia-related designations list NPO Imeni Lavochkina at 24 Leningradskaya Street, Khimki, with aliases and secondary-sanctions-risk language under Russia-related authorities. (source risk: low)
  • Glavkosmos memorandum with Lavochkin AssociationGlavkosmos said Lavochkin Science and Production Association is a leading space-industry enterprise designing, developing, manufacturing and practically using automated spacecraft and systems for scientific, astrophysical, planetary and Earth-observation missions, plus upper stages. (source risk: low)
  • Roscosmos appointment notice reported by InterfaxInterfax reported Roscosmos appointments and described Lavochkin as a maker of spacecraft and interplanetary stations, providing independent context for its operating identity. (source risk: medium)
CategoryCompany

NPO Lavochkina builds automated spacecraft, planetary and astrophysics mission systems, Earth-observation spacecraft and upper stages for Russian space programs.

RegionRussia / Khimki, Moscow region

The company matters because its spacecraft and upper-stage work can affect mission schedules, launch dependencies and sanctions screening.

Content TypeProfile

NPO Lavochkina builds automated spacecraft, planetary and astrophysics mission systems, Earth-observation spacecraft and upper stages for Russian space programs.

Primary DomainTechnology

Program failures, sanctions restrictions or Fregat-family issues can affect mission schedules, foreign cooperation and counterparty exposure.

TopicRussian automated spacecraft and upper-stage enterprise

NPO Lavochkina, better known in English as Lavochkin Association, JSC, is a Russian spacecraft company based in Khimki near Moscow. Its public role is specialist mission hardware: automated spacecraft, lunar and planetary probes, Earth-observation systems and Fregat-family upper stages. That makes the company relevant for readers tracking Russian mission reliability, launch dependencies and sanctions screening.

ImpactHigh

Program failures, sanctions restrictions or Fregat-family issues can affect mission schedules, foreign cooperation and counterparty exposure.

Confidence?Confidence Grade
0.90–1.00AHigh — direct sources
0.75–0.89A/BStrong
0.55–0.74B/CMedium
0.35–0.54C/DWeak–medium
0.10–0.34DWeak signal
0.00–0.09DInternal monitoring
High confidence (93%)

Several public sources

NPO Lavochkina, better known in English as Lavochkin Association, JSC, is a Russian spacecraft company based in Khimki near Moscow. Its public role is specialist mission hardware: automated spacecraft, lunar and planetary probes, Earth-observation systems and Fregat-family upper stages. That makes the company relevant for readers tracking Russian mission reliability, launch dependencies and sanctions screening.

NPO Lavochkina 是一家航空航天企业,而非传记主题。拉沃奇金的官方资料描述了一家开发、制造、测试和运营自动化空间系统的公司。可见的工作包括月球任务、科学航天器、地球观测项目以及帮助将航天器送入预定轨道的上面级。

实际问题是任务交付。如果拉沃奇金在设计、测试、软件或上面级方面出现问题,影响可能会波及俄罗斯的月球、行星、天体物理和观测计划。Luna-25 的记录、后续月球计划参考以及 Fregat 的背景都指向这种交付风险。 另见: 谁掌握了互联网的地址簿?为何数字主权可能是海市蜃楼.

此外还有一个合规角度。OFAC 在俄罗斯相关制裁记录中列出了 NPO Imeni Lavochkina 及拉沃奇金的别名。这些记录并不能证明与特定航天器有关的任何事,但对于需要筛查俄罗斯航天行业对手的供应商、银行、保险公司和合作伙伴而言,它们至关重要。 另见: 早期IPv4采用者为何在市场中获胜.

公开记录支撑了一种狭义且有用的解读:拉沃奇金是一家与俄罗斯航天国家集团(Roscosmos)有关联的航天器和上面级供应商,且面临制裁风险。拉沃奇金的官方页面及与 Roscosmos 相关的页面确立了其运营角色,OFAC 确立了制裁名单,而 Glavkosmos 和国际文传电讯社(Interfax)则提供了外部背景。公开来源未显示涉密任务工作、当前生产能力或完整的供应商图谱。 另见: 理查德·滕是谁?币安CEO,资深金融专家,重新聚焦于去中心化全球货币.

Domain of operation

NPO Lavochkina, better known in English as Lavochkin Association, JSC, is a Russian spacecraft company based in Khimki near Moscow. Its public role is specialist mission hardware: automated spacecraft, lunar and planetary probes, Earth-observation systems and Fregat-family upper stages. That makes the company relevant for readers tracking Russian mission reliability, launch dependencies and sanctions screening.

  • Public role: NPO Lavochkina is framed by npo lavochkina builds automated spacecraft, planetary and astrophysics mission systems, earth-observation spacecraft and upper stages for russian space programs. and public technology context. Evidence basis: Lavochkin Association official English profile; Lavochkin official Luna-25 project page
  • Operating surface: Russian automated spacecraft and upper-stage enterprise and Russia / Khimki, Moscow region provide the public context for this institution profile. Evidence basis: Lavochkin Association official English profile; Lavochkin official Luna-25 project page

Timeline

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At A Glance

  • Name: NPO Lavochkina
  • Type: Space-industry enterprise
  • Base: Russia / Khimki, Moscow region
  • Profile focus: Company

What It Does

  • Automated spacecraft design and integration
  • Planetary and lunar mission systems
  • Astrophysics observatory spacecraft
  • Earth remote-sensing spacecraft
  • Fregat-family upper stages
  • Roscosmos state-program execution
  • Russia-related sanctions exposure

Why It Matters

  • Program failures, sanctions restrictions or Fregat-family issues can affect mission schedules, foreign cooperation and counterparty exposure.
  • Operational criticality: High
  • Time horizon: Longer term

What To Watch

  • Roscosmos
  • Fregat upper-stage program
  • Luna program
  • Sanctions compliance
NowHigh priority

Track verified source updates, role changes, and current public evidence.

QuarterHigh policy sensitivity

Program failures, sanctions restrictions or Fregat-family issues can affect mission schedules, foreign cooperation and counterparty exposure.

YearLonger term outlook

Longer-term relevance depends on verified operating, policy, and relationship changes.

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Public Sources and Linked Organizations

OrganizationLinkRelated organizationConfidenceWhy it mattersSourceCaveat
State Space Corporation RoscosmoscontrolsJoint Stock Company Research and Production Association named after S.A. LavochkinGoodNPO Lavochkina Roscosmos structure link observedLavochkin's 2024 notice says NPO Lavochkina is part of Roscosmos, is Roscosmos's head organization for automated space complexes for space research, Earth remote sensing and planetary studies, and planned to show Berkut-VR, Luna-26 and Fregat-SB models.Low risk, public source

Public View

The public read of NPO Lavochkina is limited to visible role, operating context, and relationship evidence.

Watchpoints

  • New public role, affiliation, product, policy, or market disclosures.
  • Verified relationship changes involving named organizations or people.

Caveats

  • Private or unverified claims are excluded from this public view.

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What is public about this profile?

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