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Russia facing no access to space for first time since Cold War
 Russia could find itself without access to space for the first time since space travel began if a property row with neighboring Kazakhstan goes unresolved. The Kremlin has formally demanded an explanation for comments by the head of the Kazakh space agency about the future of the Baikonur Cosmodrome -- the main connection between earth and the International Space Station. The move is the latest escalation in a growing dispute about rent has led to speculation that Russia could be booted out of the base for good.
Posted by: Water Modem 2013-01-10 |
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