Must Remain Space Power: Putin On 60th Anniversary Of Gagarin Spaceflight

"In the 21st century, Russia must retain its status as a nuclear and space power," Putin told his cabinet in televised remarks.

President Vladimir Putin called Monday for Russia to remain a great power in space as the country celebrated the 60th anniversary of Yuri Gagarin becoming the first person in orbit. "In the 21st century, Russia must retain its status as a nuclear and space power," Putin told his cabinet in televised remarks. "We will analyse what needs to be done to strengthen our position in this strategic industry." (Except for the headline, this story has not been edited by NDTV staff and is published from a syndicated feed.)