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Cuba, Russia: A Launch Offer and Considerations

Sep 17, 2008 | 20:50 GMT

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Summary

Moscow is tentatively discussing the possibility of a satellite launch facility in Cuba, the head of Russia's space agency said Sept. 17. The suggestion, which is meant to ruffle U.S. feathers while courting Cuba, brings up both political and technical considerations.

Russia has floated the idea of opening talks with Cuba on building a satellite launch facility. <em>(With Stratfor map)</em>...

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