Russia to Ramp Up Construction of New Far East Spaceport
Soyuz rocket
Russia to invest over $ 800 mn to build new space centre
Zeenews.com
Russia will invest over USD 800 million to build a space centre in the Far East of the country for civilian space launches, Prime Minister Vladimir Putin said today.
“The government decided to allocate over the next three years 24.7 billion roubles (around USD 811 million) for beginning of the full-scale construction of the Vostochny (Eastern) Space Centre,” Putin said in his televised remarks at a meeting with space industry officials….
“I hope that the Vostochny Space Centre will become the first civilian national space centre, and would guarantee Russia full independence in space activities,” he underscored. Addressing the space officials at the ‘Energia’ spacecraft plant in Korolyov town near here, Putin also vowed to develop international cooperation in space and announced the cabinet decision to allow foreigners access to the top secret facility for this.
“It is important that the new space centre will provide service for all prospective space projects, including a manned transport system, new generation boosters and future interplanetary missions,” he said.
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