12 April 2011, 09:00
To the Workers of Space-Rocket Sector of Ukraine
I am glad to send sincere greetings to the scientists, designers, engineering and technical personnel on occasion of the occupational holiday the Day of Workers of Space-Rocket Sector that coincides this year with 50th Anniversary of the first human spaceflight. It was an epoch event that was an example of greatness of human intellect and spirit, act of bravery to explore unknown spheres and solve ambitious program and plan.
The space sector accumulates powerful intellectual, personnel and industrial resources, and, therefore, is of great significance for the economic prosperity of the country. It serves as a peculiar training ground where the modern technologies and inventions, mechanisms and industrial equipment are being designed and introduced into production. Your achievements and success in your work carry on the best traditions of Ukrainian rocket producers and enhance the glory of our State and nation.
Ukrainian Parliament gives proper respect to your achievements and singles aim to form all the necessary legislative conditions to place the space and rocket sphere among the priorities of the state development.
I wish you inspiration and happiness successful projects and new breakthroughs on the way to the top of scientific-technical progress.
Volodymyr LYTVYN