Putin says Russia to launch first manned space flight from its soil in 2018
Friday, April 12, 2013 - 08:10
in Astronomy & Space
VOSTOCHNY COSMODROME, Russia (Reuters) - President Vladimir Putin told astronauts in orbit on Friday that Russia will send up the first manned flights from its own soil in 2018, using a new launch pad he said will help the once-pioneering space power explore deep space and the moon.