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February 02, 2013

The fate of Baikonur: Will Russia's space gates Open?
Moscow (Voice of Russia) Jan 31, 2013
The current uncertainty surrounding space activities at Baikonur in 2013 may be eliminated on Wednesday when Kazakh prime minister, Kairat Kelimbetov, visits Russia to discuss several issues, including the famous cosmodrome. Meanwhile, officials are already working hard to assure the media that the situation is still a long way from being a crisis. The apparent scandal around the spaceport had been exaggerated, said Russian officials on Friday. The fate of Baikonur, which is, without question, unc ... read more

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