Vladimir Nesterov, the company's director general, told Mr Putin about the Centre's new designs, and its financial and economic situation, which has become difficult due to the global economic crisis.
Prime Minister Vladimir Putin held a meeting on the development of production and testing equipment
"In line with the already determined strategy, we should continue to carry out structural reforms of the missile space industry and streamline its technological and experimental base. As a result, we should be able to greatly enhance its effectiveness and bring its management to a much higher level".
They discussed pipeline extension, seal cub hunting, and major construction projects—the APEC summit in the Russian Far East and Olympic preparations in Sochi.
Meeting participants discussed providing the rocket and space industry with the latest electronic components capable of withstanding conditions in space. They also discussed the appointment of chief designers to direct the development of key military equipment.
