21 october 2008

Prime Minister Vladimir Putin chaired a meeting on implementing priority projects in the space industry and expanding the application of space technology for the benefit of Russia’s regional social and economic development

Vladimir Putin

Meeting on implementing priority projects in the space industry and expanding the application of space technology for the benefit of Russia’s regional social and economic development

Participants:
"Russia is very sophisticated in space exploration. We have over 100 satellites orbiting the Earth; and this number will gradually increase. With 40% of the world's annual spacecraft launches, this country is one of the unqualified leaders in manned space ventures. We follow through on our commitments regarding the International Space Station."
Meeting on implementing priority projects in the space industry and expanding the application of space technology for the benefit of Russia’s regional social and economic development