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Energia's General Designer's Review Board Meets
Moscow, Russia (SPX) Sep 20, 2007 At OAO S.P.Korolev Rocket and Space Corporation Energia under the chairmanship of V.A. Lopota, Corporation President, General Designer, took place a session of the General Designer's Review Board. Consideration was given to the status of International Space Station Russian Segment and its flight program implementation, progress of Soyuz TMA-11 transport manned vehicle launch processing and final phase of Expedition 15 (ISS-15) crew activities. At the session one heard: - The Report on the progress of Soyuz-FG/Soyuz TMA-11 Rocket and Space Complex launch processing and Soyuz TMA-10 technical readiness for return to ground; - The Report on the readiness of ISS RS and Russian ground space infrastructure components for the accomplishment of objectives of the impending activities under the ISS program; - The Report on the readiness of ISS-16 crew and visiting crew 13 (VC-13) for the performance of the program of activities onboard the station and ISS-15 crew preparation for descent. One heard co-reports, presentations and statements of the Chief Designers, responsible representatives of organizations and enterprises involved in the ISS program implementation. The General Designers Review Board took a decision to approve the plan of forthcoming activities proposed by RSC Energia for Soyuz TMA-11 launch processing and Soyuz TMA-10 descent, as well as Corporation proposals for the ISS-16 and VC-13 mission programs. For reference: 1. The launch of Soyuz TMA-11 is planned on October 10, 2007, the descent of Soyuz TMA-10 is planned on October 21, 2007. 2. The planned duration of the ISS -16 flight is 191 days. Related Links Station and More at Roscosmos S.P. Korolev RSC Energia Russian Space News
Russian space company calls on Asia, Europe for cooperation
Moscow (AFP) Sept 18, 2007A Russian aerospace organisation has contacted Asian countries and the European Space Agency to seek their participation in its moon exploration program, officials said Tuesday. |
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