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Russia's main spacecraft manufacturer, RSC Energia, is facing a severe crisis. Its chief, Igor Maltsev, revealed crippling debt, ineffective processes, and low employee morale. The company, responsible for Soyuz spacecraft and modules for the new space station, struggles to pay wages and meet contractual obligations. Maltsev urged employees to commit to saving the enterprise from collapse, acknowledging the need for drastic action to address the critical situation.

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