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"One ofthe goals is toreach new level ofcooperation," Komarov stated. "Many countries and nations coming tothis market and the field ofspace exploration.

Komarov explained that numerous countries ofAsia inparticular have shown "huge interest" tojoin space exploration.

"[O]ne ofour tasks and goals is toget them involved inthe space exploration," he pointed out.

Komarov also said such an approach will create opportunities not only forthe interested countries, butalso forRussia interms ofraising funds and creating additional opportunities.

"We are very active inAsia inparticular," he added. "We have good cooperation withour traditional partners and new countries that appear something likeBRICS Brazil, South Africa, India, China. We see the huge potential fordevelopment inthis sphere and sector, and we are very optimistic."

The Space Symposium inColorado Springs brings together representatives ofthe world's space agencies, commercial space businesses aswell asmilitary, national security and intelligence organizations todiscuss and plan the future ofspace exploration.

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