Mar 15 1985
From The Space Library
Soviet cosmonaut Aleksei A. Leonov said in an interview with a Tass correspondent that continued advances in space would be inconceivable without extravehicular activities, FBIS Tass in English reported. Leonov enumerated the accomplishments of cosmonauts during extravehicular operations, but pointed out that the benefit of space research was not confined to applied tasks. "Cosmonautics engenders a host of ideas the solution of which holds out a promise of immense benefit to mankind," he said.
He added that he hoped the space age would contribute to the unification of all people and states so they could concentrate on common problems. "It seems to me that it would be reasonable that all countries should pool their efforts and resources, which are unfortunately now used for military purposes, for the lofty cause of peaceful uses of outer space," Leonov concluded. (FBIS, Tass in English, Mar 15/85)
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