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August 29, 2014

Russian Military plans switch to Soyuz, Angara launchers From 2016
Moscow (RIA Novosti) Aug 29, 2014
The Russian Defense Ministry has decided to stop using the Rokot light rocket carrier from 2016 because of its reliance on imported parts and will switch to the Soyuz and Angara carriers, Aerospace Defense Forces commander Lt. Gen. Alexander Golovko said Wednesday. "Today the launches of the Rokot rocket carriers are used in the interests of the Defense Ministry within the framework of the space program and international cooperation programs. "In the interests of the Defense Ministry there w ... read more

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