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35 years since the first space flight of a Romanian: President Iohannis backs efforts to peacefully explore outer space and promote education through science

May 17, 2016

President Klaus Iohannis received on Tuesday at the Cotroceni Palace Romania’s first space traveler Dumitru Prunariu     (photo L)  accompanied by a delegation of astronauts and cosmonauts, on the occasion of the celebration of 35 years since the first space flight of a Romanian. According to a Presidential Administration release, President Iohannis stressed the importance of […]

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