Roscosmos to ensure space flight of Belarus reps

Russian President Vladimir Putin has instructed Roscosmos to organize a flight into the space of Belarus representatives on a Russian ship, Report informs, citing TASS.

“I am asking Roskosmos to provide the necessary training and a flight on a Russian spacecraft for representatives of Belarus,” Putin said on Tuesday at the Vostochny cosmodrome during the ceremony of presenting state awards to space industry workers.

He noted that he had discussed the issue with Belarusian leader Alexander Lukashenko, who is also at the Vostochny cosmodrome.

"I am sure this will become a new important milestone in our cooperation in the exploration and study of outer space," the Russian president emphasized.