Brazil, Russia Sign Pact On Space Cooperation

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Russian President Vladimir Putin reviews the honour guard during the welcoming ceremony at the Planalto Palace, in Brasilia, 22 November 2004. Putin, who arrived in Brazil for a two-day official visit, held talks with Lula da Silva focusing on rapid development of trade and technology ties between the two countries. AFP Photo / Itar-Tass / Presidential Press Service.

Brasilia, Brazil (AFP) Nov 22, 2004
Brazil and Russia signed an agreement on space cooperation here Monday that calls for development of a launch vehicle for Brazil, production of geostationary satellites and other projects.

The document signed by Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva and Russian President Vladimir Putin evokes "development of a modernized version" of Brazil's satellite launch rocket known as the VLS-1 as well as development of new models.

It also calls for joint work on development of geostationary satellites to be used for communication and navigation and for cooperation on improving the infrastructure at Brazil's Alcantara launch facility.

While the memorandum of understanding spelled out no timetable, Lula said it gave Brazil "renewed optimism and determination" to pursue its national plans for launching commercial satellites from the Alcantara site.

The Alcantara facility is located near the equator, which makes satellite launches considerably less costly, and Brazil has made clear its intention to become a viable space power.

Putin said Russia looked forward to a long-term "technological alliance" with Brazil that would include cooperation in the use of new technologies in space and other areas including aviation and the military sector.

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