In Novo-Ogaryovo (Moscow Region) Vladimir Putin held a
business meeting on space sector development. The meeting
participants discussed the implementation of the programmes
to develop the space sector and measures to ensure its
stable growth.
President of Russia Vladimir Putin marked: ‘This sector is
of strategic importance for the country. Its steady and
progressive development is essential for building up
Russia’s defence capability and national security, for
enhancing the country’s scientific potential and for
creating innovative commercial technology.
Space exploration and making use of the opportunities it
offers to serve the interests of the economy and social
sphere are major areas for Russia’s technological
breakthrough. Today I suggest discussing the implementation
of the programmes for the development of the rocket and
space industry and additional measures to ensure its stabile
and balanced growth.
Instructions were issued to the Government and Roscosmos in
this connection, primarily to increase the orbital group,
create a super heavylift launch vehicle, implement a manned
flight programme and complete the construction of the
Vostochny Space Launch Centre. I hope to hear reports on the
implementation of these instructions today.
It should be noted that Russia has the necessary design,
engineering and technical capabilities to successfully
implement all of these projects, as well as the experience
of designing complex space equipment and unique space
exploration competences.
At the same time, our space industry must consistently
improve the quality of its products and works, which should
come at globally competitive prices. This is the key
condition for increasing the industry’s commercial potential
to ensure its successful operation on the global market,
where competition, or even rivalry, continues to increase.
We must create conditions for fruitful and coordinated work
of all space industry companies and their personnel,
including designers, engineers and workers. We must also
enhance the financial stability of these companies and
provide additional social guarantees and incentives for
improving the professional skills of their personnel and for
attracting young talented professionals.’