Space complex in Yalta completely retooled to 2020
A separate command-measuring complex in Yalta will be equipped with the new technology until 2020, said correspondents commander of the Aerospace defense Alexander Golovko.
"The Minister of defence approved the roadmap up to 2020 for the development of this military unit. According to her we have pledged funds to build new equipment, training of personnel, " said he.
"in this part of the great prospects because it is very well located geographically, and now contributes to the defense of the country," said Golovko.
according to him, the defense Ministry is working with the Russian space Agency, program sharing unique instrumentation command-measuring complex in Yalta." It is the station of the Ministry of defense. There are plans for joint use with Roscosmos. The proper position is currently being developed by the defense Ministry, " said he.
armed with a separate command-measuring complex is a unique radio telescope RT-70. The diameter of the telescope mirror is 70 meters, with an area of 2500 square meters. According to its characteristics it has no equal in the world.
on the first day of the weekend took place the solemn ceremony of awarding the battle flag 40th separate command-measuring complex forces air space defense on the Theatre square Evpatoria in the presence Golovko, head of Crimea Sergey Aksenov and several thousand citizens.
Crimea and Sevastopol became the Russian regions after held there in March 2014 referendum in which an overwhelming number of residents were in favour of joining the Federation. Kiev, despite the results of the referendum, still considers the Crimea of the Ukrainian territory.
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