Reorganization of the FSU space program and its influence on worldwide space activities
The paper examines changes in the organization of the ex-Soviet space program, current program status and priorities, and analyses the impact of these changes on world space activities. It is shown that after the break-up of the USSR Russia took over general responsibility for the Soviet space activ...
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| Published in | Acta astronautica Vol. 34; pp. 327 - 335 |
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| Format | Journal Article |
| Language | English |
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Elsevier Ltd
01.10.1994
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| Online Access | Get full text |
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| Summary: | The paper examines changes in the organization of the ex-Soviet space program, current program status and priorities, and analyses the impact of these changes on world space activities. It is shown that after the break-up of the USSR Russia took over general responsibility for the Soviet space activity. Space program management is being reorganized to split military and civil activities and to introduce a system of checks and balances. Attempts are being made to diversify the use of military space systems for civil application, including global environmental problems. Economic problems in the ex-Soviet republics and political tensions between them force them to search for the cooperation with the West. With the balanced Western response this trend could provide long-term mutual benefits. |
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| ISSN: | 0094-5765 1879-2030 |
| DOI: | 10.1016/0094-5765(94)90269-0 |