Russia does not have the money to fly to the moon and Mars, “We are in a hostile environment” – Moskovsky Komsomolets

According to the Deputy Prime Minister, “it is necessary to calculate how much it costs»

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In the summer of the Russian military-industrial complex planned various programs for the development of the Moon and Mars, but now the curator of the space industry believes that it is expensive. At the same time, the money must be received for the “Mistral” – Rogozin said earlier that “it would be better not give France” Mistral “and money.”

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Space goal

Deputy Prime Minister Dmitry Rogozin, who oversees the military industrial complex and space, expressed doubt need for Russia to fly to the moon and Mars. “We say some experts, including from the Russian Space Agency – flew to the moon, let it develop. I used to like the idea myself. But now we need to calculate how much it will cost money. What are our real purpose on the moon, what is there minerals – it is necessary to consider the money we have now a little bit, and we’re in a hostile environment, “- he said in the broadcast channel” Vesti-24 ».

“Once again I say: let’s assume. Here’s NASA’s Mars interested. Although I doubt it – well, they will fly back to prove that they can take astronauts to Mars. So what’s next? And what specific problem we can solve on Mars – to think, “- said Deputy Prime Minister.

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Earlier, the Russian Space Agency as part of the lunar program set itself the goal of employment creation for the most promising area of ​​research stations of the moon.

Back in June, the outgoing year Rogozin offered to China to explore Mars together . The exhibition “The first Russian-Chinese Expo” in Harbin Rogozin painted before Chinese friends prospects for joint work on mapping, creation of space materials and entire vehicles. “If we talk about manned space flight and exploration of deep space, the joint development of the solar system, first of all is the Moon and Mars, we are ready to move together with our Chinese friends hand in hand,” – said Rogozin.

A President Vladimir Putin in September approved the development of super-heavy launch vehicle carrying capacity up to 150 tons, which will seriously talk about the development of deep space. Deputy Prime Minister then stressed that Russia without such missiles would not be able to do, and at the turn after 2020 need to go to build such a complex.

Now Rogozin at all, despite the fact remains true “childhood dream” – see if there is life beyond Earth. “I, of course, like any earthling dream is to learn, and whether there is life somewhere besides Earth. This is fundamentally interesting challenge. In addition, the need to protect the Earth from asteroid and comet hazard “- he said.

military purposes

A more serious problem RF Rogozin believes in the need to strengthen short-term orbital group to ensure national security.

«All this must be done fairly quickly – to bring in a short period is the number of satellites that will enable our country to see any risks in advance of our military security, ranging from space-rocket attack ending neutralization and dangerous obstacle intelligence activities against us, “- said the curator of the Russian defense industry.

However, there are other problems, for example, to deal with the” sins and sins “of previous construction managers spaceport” East “.

«We are working now with the Accounts Chamber, because there are serious sins and sins of the past years. How to distribute the funds, who commissioned the work, as these funds are hung in different banks – in short, everything as always. When there is no control, and a lot of money allocated by the state, expect trouble: like flies flock any thieves and embezzlers “, – said Rogozin

« Mistral “will still be sold to Russian»

I could not Rogozin not touch the topic and the French “Mistral”: “In general, these two ships are built under exclusive terms of reference of the Russian Navy, can not be used, resold to third countries, it’s just technically impossible”, – said Deputy Prime Minister.

Earlier, Rogozin said that Russia would be better to get the money for the “Mistral” than the ships themselves. “We need a ship, or the money, in my opinion, the second option is preferable, – he said. – We can do without the” Mistral “, but can not do without our money that will need to return a penny a lot of money, so even with penalties “.

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