The departure of Russia from the International Space Station (ISS) announced the head of the country’s space program, according to Russian media, after the barrage of sanctions in Russia for its invasion of Ukraine.
“The decision has already been made, “We are not obliged to discuss it in public. I can only say this: Based on our obligations, we will inform our partners about the end of our work at the ISS with a one-year notice,” Roscosmos CEO Dmitry Rogozin told Russian state television. , as reported by TASS and RIA Novosti.
Earlier this month, Rogozin threatened to end Russian involvement in the ISS if the United States, Europe and Canada did not decide to lift sanctions on companies participating in the national space program and the Russian space industry. However, the opposite is happening, and Moscow seems to have decided to sever ties with the West in space as well.
The space station remained until the war in Ukraine rare point of cooperation between Russia Russia and its allies despite the steady deterioration of relations. However, Russia’s unprecedented international isolation since invading Ukraine in February marks the end of common space coexistence.
Three Americans and an Italian astronaut arrived at the station last week, adding to the three Americans, three Russians and a German already there. At the same time, despite the withdrawal of the Russians, NASA and the European Space Agency have already confirmed their intention to continue to support the ISS and keep it operational at least until 2030.
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