Russia looks to grab half of world space launch market

NOVO-OGARYOVO (Moscow region) - Russia needs to increase its presence on the global space market and increase its share of launches from 40% to 50%, Prime Minister Vladimir Putin said on Thursday.

"Our country presently provides up to 40% of all space launches in the world. I believe it is well within our power to increase this share by another 5% or maybe even 10%," he said.

He stressed, however, that Russia should not confine itself to the role of an "international space cabbie."

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