Russia needs to more actively develop the export of space services to the Commonwealth of Independent States (CIS), the Eurasian Economic Community (EAEC), the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) and BRICS countries, Russian President Vladimir Putin said.
"Today, the markets of Asia, Africa, and Latin America are developing more and more actively. Our partners in the CIS, EAEC, SCO, BRICS, and other associations have large-scale social and economic plans. They are ready to create new segments of the economy, increase their technological potential. And, of course, Russia must support this desire, we have something to offer here. And therefore I think it is important to more actively develop the export of our space products and services," Putin said at a meeting on the development of the rocket and space industry.
The Russian president instructed the government to submit specific proposals for further organization of this work.
In September, South Africa joined a Russian-Chinese initiative to establish a joint International Research Lunar Station, furthering cooperation with Russia and China in space exploration.
In July, the Russian city of St. Petersburg hosted the second Russia-Africa Summit and Economic and Humanitarian Forum. During the event, Roscosmos announced its plans to strengthen its space partnership with African countries and conduct joint research, technological development and exploration.