Russia to begin building new spacecraft this summer

Russia to begin building new spacecraft this summer
by Staff Writers
Moscow (Sputnik) Apr 15, 2016

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The construction of Russia's new "Federation" spacecraft will begin this summer, Korolev Rocket and Space Corporation Energia General Constructor Evgeny Mikrin said Monday.

The "Federation" spacecraft is to replace the aging Soyuz ships in supporting low Earth orbit missions.

"The stage of developing the technical documentation is currently underway and should be finished in June. After this, one more contract will need to be signed, which will allow for the work to begin on preparing the ships equipment and programming," Mikrin told journalists.

Mikrin said that even though the planned launch for the Federation is still five years away, the company is following a very strict schedule.

Source: Sputnik News

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