Russian Space Program Undergoes Makeover
Russian Space Program Undergoes Makeover
October 28, 2005 9:31 a.m. EST
Christina Ficara - All Headline News Staff Reporter
Moscow, Russia (AHN) - The Russian Cabinet has approved a nine-year government initiative to expand its space program. The step forward includes the backing of the ongoing development of the new Clipper spacecraft as well as building Russia's segment of the international space station.
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The government does plan to include a new project called the Phobos-Grunt, which will be sent to the Martian moon of Phobos to collect soil samples.
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