Putin Replaces Head of Russian Space Agency

Putin Fires Head of Space Agency Amid Nuclear Missile Failures
Vladimir Putin has dismissed the head of Roscosmos in a move which follows a series of setbacks for Russia's space agency during his time in charge. After serving for two-and-half years, Yury Borisov has been replaced by a former deputy transportation minister in what Russian media reported as a sudden decision.
Putin axes Yuri Borisov, head of Russia's space agency
Vladimir Putin has dismissed Roscosmos chief Yuri Borisov, who led the Russian space agency for a turbulent 2.5-year stretch.
Kremlin says space agency needs to develop 'dynamically' after firing its boss
The Kremlin said on Thursday that it had named a new head of Russia's space agency to ensure its ability to develop "dymanically" but rejected the suggestion that his fired predecessor had done anything wrong.
Putin sacks space agency chief after setbacks
Russian President Vladimir Putin sacked the head of the Roscosmos space agency on Thursday, the Kremlin said, citing the need to "develop" the corporation after suffering years of humiliating setbacks.
Putin fires Russia’s space chief
Russia’s President Vladimir Putin has sacked the boss of space agency Roscosmos, Yuri Borisov, the Kremlin announced Thursday, as the once world-beating program falls behind its competitors in the space race.
Kremlin Replaces Russian Space Boss After Tenure Scarred by Failed Moonshot
The Kremlin dismissed the head of Russia's space agency on Thursday after a tenure of less than three years scarred by the spectacular failure of Russia's first mission to the moon in 47 years.
Putin Replaces Head of Russian Space Agency in Surprise Move
Russian President Vladimir Putin dismissed the chief of Roscosmos and replaced him with another official in a surprise shake up at one of the world’s biggest space agencies.
Kremlin replaces Russian Space boss following failed moonshot
The Kremlin has replaced the head of Russia's space agency after a series of setbacks, including a failed moon mission that has raised questions about the country’s space ambitions. The leadership change comes as Russia seeks to regain its footing in the global space race,
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