Russia's Plan to Advertise on Rockets and Spacecraft Takes Off The Russian space program has been struggling to stay afloat amidst the country's economic woes and ongoing war in Ukraine.
To inject much needed revenue into its coffers, Moscow is turning to an unlikely source: advertising.
Since January 1, Russian rockets have carried ads for banks, restaurants, and other brands – a practice that's not new but has taken on a more permanent hue.