29.07 | 16:41
The publication « News », citing a source close to the space agency, informs his readers that in the framework of the reorganization of the state corporation Russian Space Agency may establish national centers manned program (CPP). It is reported that the head of the new structure can stand up the first deputy director of the Federal State Unitary Enterprise for manned programs TsNIIMash Sergei Krikalev. But as the priority tasks of the new association will be the provision of manned flights on the principle of Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center in Houston.
Mr. Krikalev, commenting on the situation, said that while the structure is not formed, but it is not officially He appointed its director, to talk about any plans early. At the same time, in the Roskosmos speak at greater length about the new project, noting that in the LAC enters a list of units. However, this list is a preliminary nature and may be supplemented. On the other hand, the source did not rule out that the creation of LAC will entail very serious reshuffle, including dismissal of Yuri Lonchakov, the head of the Cosmonaut Training Center.
No comments:
Post a Comment