Definition of Russian space agency

The Russian Federal Space Agency (Russian: Федеральное космическое агентство России, commonly known as "Roskosmos") or RKA, formerly the Russian Aviation and Space Agency (Russian: Российское авиационно-космическое агентство, commonly known as "Rosaviakosmos"), is the government agency responsible for Russia's space science programme and general aerospace research. Roskosmos' headquarters are located in Moscow and its main operational center is located in a town nearby known as Star City. Since his appointment as General Director in March, 2004, Anatoly Perminov has led Russia's efforts to consolidate its space program.