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Energia Rocket&Space Corporation (RSC Energia) |
 | | It is currently involved in a variety of projects, including development of the Russian modules of the International Space Station, the second stage of the Angara rocket (led by the Khrunichev Center), and several series of communications satellites. |
 | | Energia RSC began as Department No. 3 of Special Design Bureau NII-88 which was given the task, in August 1946, of developing Soviet rockets based on the German V-2. |
 | | Under government pressure, Energia NPO was directed to respond the American Space Shuttle by developing Buran and its massive booster. |
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