Mankind will conquer other planets – Medvedev

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Published time: April 12, 2011 08:02
Edited time: April 13, 2011 10:58

RIA Novosti / Vladimir Rodionov

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Russian President Dmitry Medvedev believes man will eventually conquer other planets and has expressed his pride that a Soviet was the first person to fly into outer space, in an interview with China Central Television.

“I believe it was a truly revolutionary event, a highly symbolic one. It was a tremendous achievement of Soviet cosmonautics, which divided the world into ‘before’ and ‘after the flight’, what has been termed the ‘space era’”, said Medvedev.

The Russian president pointed out that much has been accomplished in the last five decades: numerous space missions, the Moon landing and many countries – including China – have trained their own cosmonauts.

“However, Gagarin’s flight will be remembered as a fundamental landmark in the evolution of human genius, because making this first step was crucially important. I am proud of the fact that it was my country that made this first step. Undoubtedly, all of us – not only Russian people but also our friends abroad – will celebrate the 50th anniversary of the space flight by our distinguished first cosmonaut Yury Gagarin. In other words, it is a major event”, declared the Russian president.

Medvedev seems optimistic regarding the future of space exploration.

“There used to be a lot of idealistic vision regarding this, but now our efforts in space research became more pragmatic. We conduct various experiments and try to apply new technologies in outer space”.

President Medvedev also believes mankind will always try to combine the dream of space exploration with pragmatic approach.

“Sometime we will be able to conquer other planets, other stellar systems. I don’t know how soon will we be able to achieve that, but I think that mankind will always try to follow these two approaches simultaneously – on the one hand, the dream of exploring outer space, and, on the other hand, a truly pragmatic approach to outer space, which may bring both scientific and practical benefits,” he said.

Read the full version of Dmitry Medvedev’s interview

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Nicholas 13.04.2011 04:43

The reason there is only one planet in this calendar with intelligent life is clear. Stellar catastrophe resulting from collision proceeding from significant exchange of mass between heavenly bodies during the course of resurrection generating behaviour. Thus was Lucifers fall from heaven, that is now against us all as the dominion of the age of disease... Perhaps the ancient tale of Ica RUS is upon the minds of sophists today. Yet the reality remains that significant inter-planetary exchange will be prevented by any means necessary. Only space-time travel, that is intra-planetary ex-position can be allowed. Such is the deference of a dour and wise sovereign, to the limits of your will in mind. The Earths' last remaining moon is permissable to you. But you will feel the horror of like Tunguska as the burden of your own conscience if you proceed with any attempt to conquer other planets. Yet I presume, the Kyre Hand of Gog will feel light but a sparrow on his hilt knuckle. So be mindful, its ark of machine and science is a worth, and the fruits of space-time traverse greater than any possible with space-focused travel. Even hopefully all aspects of Lucifers inter-stellar collision.

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M.N 12.04.2011 21:21

The Space Program is a Mind Control Tool that let you focus on nothing while a destruction agenda happens all around the Planet. Russians are proud to be first in space like a balloon. The Americans are proud to first walk on the Moon,oops! I hope they are not going to tell you next that they are harvesting rice on the space station because the Chinese will rush to it. I just wonder what happened to my earlier post ? I have not seen it yet. I'm still waiting,Thanks. Unless there is no freedom of press, I understand.

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M.N 12.04.2011 19:50

The space program is a mind control tool that let you focus on nothing while a destruction agenda happens all around the Planet. Russians are proud to be first in space like a balloon. The Americans are proud to first walk on the Moon,oops! I hope they are not going to tell you next that they are harvesting rice on the space station because the Chinese will rush to it. I just wonder what happened to my earlier post ? I have not seen it yet. I'm still waiting,Thanks.

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