Putin Vows Russia Will Launch Manned Space Missions in 2018

Gerald · 08-28-10, 04:59 PM

MOSCOW (AP) -- Russia will launch its manned space missions from a new center in the Far East in 2018, Prime Minister Vladimir Putin said Saturday, as the country seeks greater independence for its space program.

Putin made the comments as he inaugurated the start of construction for the new cosmodrome at the former missile defense base of Vostochny, outside the town of Uglegorsk, 3,600 miles (5,800 kilometers) east of Moscow, and a few hundred miles away from China.

Russia currently uses the Soviet-built Baikonur launch facility in Kazakhstan for all of its manned space missions and other commercial launches as well as a smaller center in northern Russia for military satellite launches.

http://www.foxnews.com/world/2010/08...est=latestnews

Note:August 28, 2010

bookworm_020 · 08-28-10, 06:01 PM

Kazakhstan will be peeved, there goes a lot of money and jobs. I can see why Russia wants it own place inside it's borders. Kazakhstan may be friendly, but it has been unstable.

Kazakhstan will blame Borat for it!

TLAM Strike · 08-28-10, 07:57 PM

With NASA's current budget Ivan could buy them out and set up shop in Canaveral.

Bubblehead1980 · 08-28-10, 08:03 PM

Just what we need....

Sailor Steve · 08-28-10, 08:13 PM

And don't forget that it's Vladimir ("Chuck Norris got nothing' on me!") Putin. He will undoubtedly be commanding the first mission.

bookworm_020 · 08-28-10, 10:57 PM

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Originally Posted by Sailor Steve

And don't forget that it's Vladimir ("Chuck Norris got nothing' on me!") Putin. He will undoubtedly be commanding the first mission.

One way trip to Mars????

frau kaleun · 08-29-10, 12:07 AM

Space Ranger Putin will no doubt shoot Mars with a giant space crossbow. The bolt will be attached to a cable woven from adamantium and the sinews and tendons of his enemies. This cable will allow him to tow the planet into Earth's gravitational field, where it will remain in orbit for easier access on future visits.

However he will not actually need the cable, as Mars will be captured by the sheer force of his overpowering charisma and come along quietly.

08-29-10, 01:01 AM

Does anybody else wish that Putin would run for President of America? I would so vote for him?

Infact I would vote for him to be president of America for the rest of his life.

XabbaRus · 08-29-10, 02:18 AM

I want his rocket for my mantle piece....so cool.

Bubblehead what do you meant by

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"Just what we need.....

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??

bookworm_020 · 08-29-10, 02:48 AM

"It's my rocket, you're not having it"

XabbaRus · 08-29-10, 04:36 AM

"Huh, what do you mean size matters?"

TLAM Strike · 08-29-10, 09:11 AM

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Originally Posted by frau kaleun

Space Ranger Putin will no doubt shoot Mars with a giant space crossbow. The bolt will be attached to a cable woven from adamantium and the sinews and tendons of his enemies. This cable will allow him to tow the planet into Earth's gravitational field, where it will remain in orbit for easier access on future visits.

However he will not actually need the cable, as Mars will be captured by the sheer force of his overpowering charisma and come along quietly.

Raptor1 · 08-29-10, 09:16 AM

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Originally Posted by TLAM Strike

*snip*

But when they hit Phobos and Deimos on the way, they shouldn't come crying to us...

TLAM Strike · 08-29-10, 09:18 AM

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Originally Posted by Raptor1

But when they hit Phobos and Deimos on the way, they shouldn't come crying to us...

Are you saying that Putin being struck by two moons would stop him. Please he would blast right through!

Raptor1 · 08-29-10, 09:20 AM

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Originally Posted by TLAM Strike

Are you saying that Putin being struck by two moons would stop him. Please he would blast right through!

What a senseless waste of 2 perfectly servicable moons, though. I hear Russia has been wanting to stick it's flag into one of those for a while now...

08-28-10, 04:59 PM	#1
Gerald SUBSIM Newsman Join Date: May 2008 Location: Close to sea Posts: 24,254 Downloads: 553 Uploads: 0	Putin Vows Russia Will Launch Manned Space Missions in 2018 MOSCOW (AP) -- Russia will launch its manned space missions from a new center in the Far East in 2018, Prime Minister Vladimir Putin said Saturday, as the country seeks greater independence for its space program. Putin made the comments as he inaugurated the start of construction for the new cosmodrome at the former missile defense base of Vostochny, outside the town of Uglegorsk, 3,600 miles (5,800 kilometers) east of Moscow, and a few hundred miles away from China. Russia currently uses the Soviet-built Baikonur launch facility in Kazakhstan for all of its manned space missions and other commercial launches as well as a smaller center in northern Russia for military satellite launches. http://www.foxnews.com/world/2010/08...est=latestnews Note:August 28, 2010 __________________ Nothing in life is to be feard,it is only to be understood. Marie Curie

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bookworm_020 Navy Seal Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Sinking ships off the Australian coast Posts: 5,966 Downloads: 1 Uploads: 0	Kazakhstan will be peeved, there goes a lot of money and jobs. I can see why Russia wants it own place inside it's borders. Kazakhstan may be friendly, but it has been unstable. Kazakhstan will blame Borat for it! __________________ "There is always one person in any organization who knows whats going on, That person must be fired"

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TLAM Strike Navy Seal Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Rochester, New York Posts: 8,633 Downloads: 29 Uploads: 6	With NASA's current budget Ivan could buy them out and set up shop in Canaveral. __________________

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Sailor Steve Eternal Patrol Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: High in the mountains of Utah Posts: 50,369 Downloads: 745 Uploads: 249	And don't forget that it's Vladimir ("Chuck Norris got nothing' on me!") Putin. He will undoubtedly be commanding the first mission. __________________ “Never do anything you can't take back.” —Rocky Russo

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bookworm_020 Navy Seal Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Sinking ships off the Australian coast Posts: 5,966 Downloads: 1 Uploads: 0	"It's my rocket, you're not having it" __________________ "There is always one person in any organization who knows whats going on, That person must be fired" Last edited by XabbaRus; 08-29-10 at 04:36 AM. Reason: Sorry, I hit the edit button by mistake, meant to quote, darn you mod privelages.

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Bubblehead1980 Navy Seal Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Florida USA Posts: 7,104 Downloads: 605 Uploads: 44	Just what we need....

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frau kaleun Rear Admiral Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Skyri--oh who are we kidding, I'm probably at Lowe's. Again. Posts: 12,706 Downloads: 168 Uploads: 0	Space Ranger Putin will no doubt shoot Mars with a giant space crossbow. The bolt will be attached to a cable woven from adamantium and the sinews and tendons of his enemies. This cable will allow him to tow the planet into Earth's gravitational field, where it will remain in orbit for easier access on future visits. However he will not actually need the cable, as Mars will be captured by the sheer force of his overpowering charisma and come along quietly.

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Rilder Stowaway Posts: n/a Downloads: Uploads:	Does anybody else wish that Putin would run for President of America? I would so vote for him? Infact I would vote for him to be president of America for the rest of his life.

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