Dmitry Rogozin: “Samara” Union “opens up a new path for the Russian space” – TLT.ru

 

Dmitry Rogozin:” Samara “Union” opens up a new path for the Russian space “

Sunday, September 6 in Samara took place sending a train with blocks of the carrier rocket “Soyuz-2″ Phase 1a of the cosmodrome “East”.

The ceremony was attended by Vice -premer the Russian Federation – the chairman of the Military-Industrial Commission under the Government of the Russian Federation, Dmitry Rogozin, the director of the Federal Space Agency, Igor Komarov, the governor of the Samara region Nikolai Merkushin and CEO of RCC “Progress” Alexander Kirilin .

At the meeting devoted to the solemn sending “Soyuz-2.1a”, gathered a few dozen employees of “progress”. Opening the meeting, director general of the RCC Kirilin Alexander congratulated all those present on the occasion, which will be a milestone for the country.

Alexander Kirilin said that “Soyuz-2.1a” in operation since 2004, but to start with the “East” booster essentially finalized: upgraded on-board computer, an upgraded power supply system, and, most importantly, the installed video surveillance on board the vehicle – relevant instructions were part of “Roscosmos”, and by the Deputy Prime Minister Rogozin.

At the end of August, the specialists of “progress” had a full range of testing an updated “Union.” Now that the launch vehicle will become the first spacecraft sent from the cosmodrome “East”.
Deputy Prime Minister Dmitry Rogozin said that the start of the train with blocks carrier rocket launches a kind of countdown – for as long as the train way, it is necessary to get ready for his meeting at the “East” – in particular, to restore high purity in the assembly building.

“ This missile opens for Russia a new path in space , – Rogozin said. – We have long needed a launch site, which would provide an absolute guarantee spacewalk of our devices. I am sure that all the stages of the project will be implemented in time. Starting Samara carrier rocket will complete the first phase of construction of the cosmodrome “East” but the work will not stop – step by step, we will go to success “.

Governor Nikolai Merkushin said that this event will forever be inscribed in history of the Roman Catholic Church “Progress”, “Roscosmos”, the Samara region and the country. “ We will continue to work to the deadline and efficiently perform the tasks that are important throughout the country and related to space exploration “, – said the head of the region.

This is especially important, said Nikolai Merkushin since the cosmodrome “East” in fact being built under the technical supervision of the Samara region – Syzran JSC “Tyazhmash” manufactures the main equipment ground launch complex for the spaceport.

Also, Nikolai Merkushin added that federal orders are talking about a high level confidence in the Russian leadership to the Samara Region, which will be justified. Rocket “Soyuz-2.1a” head of the region called the cornerstone of the development of space-based and expressed confidence that the joint work will lead Russia to new successes.

“East” – is the largest building of the country, which is due to the joint efforts will turn into a good Baikonur Russia “- took to the general director” Roscosmos “ Igor Komarov . He thanked the staff of” progress “for the good work.” I am confident we will meet this booster in Amur region and as clearly and consistently as we send today, and begin to prepare for the first launch “, – he said.

The participants left the autographs on the banner, which will remain on the” Progress ” to commemorate this event. At the command Alexander Kirilina composition started. It will have 38 days to overcome the 7 thousand. km – is the longest in the history of the journey of Samara rocket by rail. The first launch from the cosmodrome “East “scheduled for December 25, 2015.

_{Photos: Julia Rubtsov}