Russia and China will expand cooperation in the field of manned space exploration
It became known that Russia and China are planning effective cooperation in the field of pilot cosmonautics. About it reported TASS news agency, citing data from the state corporation Roskosmos.
“Given the strict nature of the partnership between Russia and China, we will undoubtedly develop cooperation with Chinese partners in the field of manned space exploration”– quotes the source of the words of the representative of the press service of Roskosmos.
The state corporation is confident that the constant presence of astronauts in near-Earth orbit is important. Therefore, a study has already been carried out, which implies further further work, as well as cooperation with Chinese colleagues. Roskosmos notes that China has great potential in the field of manned cosmonautics. Cooperation in accordance with the recommendations organized within the framework of the Joint Russian-Chinese commission on cooperation in the field of manned space exploration.
Recall that at the beginning of this month, the head of Roscosmos, Dmitry Rogozin, said that Russia and China could close the construction of additional modules for the Chinese Tiangong orbital station. Later, a representative of the Chinese Foreign Ministry spoke about the intention of the Celestial Empire to invite astronauts from other countries to implement projects on their own orbital station, which should be fully put into operation by the end of this year. At the same time, in the Office of Manned Space Flight Programs, the PRC announces its intention to carry out equal cooperation within the framework of the national orbital territory with Russia and other states, despite the difficult geopolitical situation in the world.
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