Russian Space News
May 22, 2012
Popovkin replaces Perminov at Russian space agency
Moscow (RIA Novosti) May 15, 2012
Russian Prime Minister Vladimir Putin appointed former First Deputy Defense Minister Vladimir Popovkin as head of the Russian space agency Roscosmos on Friday, replacing Anatoly Perminov. Popovkin is a former Commander of the Russian Space Forces. Perminov, 65, will retire, as state officials are not usually allowed to serve after this age. Earlier this year he refuted rumors that he would retire. Rumors of Perminov's resignation first emerged in December following the loss of three Glonass- ... read more

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