Wednesday, September 17, 2008

Russian Federation and Cuba Agree to Build Space Center on Cuban Soil

According to defense-related subdivision the Russian Federation government run news agency, Russia has agreed to "assist" Cuba in the creation of a space center in the Caribbean nation.

It was not clear in the report what the exact use of the center would be and there was no timeline for when the space center would be operational.

In the negotiations, Cuba guaranteed Russia navigation rights in its territory, in addition to securing use of the GLONASS navigation system.

Source: http://arms-tass.su/?page=article&aid=60150&cid=125

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