MOSCOW, September 7 (RIA Novosti) - Several Russian spacecraft manufacturers have approached the Federal Space Agency, Rosaviacosmos, with a proposal to set up an international association of space-related institutions and companies, the agency's official spokesman said Wednesday.

Vyacheslav Davidenko said Rosaviacosmos leadership is now considering the possibility of the agency joining the would-be association and that the founding companies will gather for their first session September 12.