Roscosmos will determine the terms of operation of the ISS after March 31

The head of the state corporation Roscosmos, Dmitry Rogozin, said that a decision on the future of the International Space Station would be made after March 31. It depends on the sanctions previously imposed on the enterprises of TsNIIMash and the Progress Rocket and Space Center.

Roscosmos will determine the terms of operation of the ISS after March 31

“March 31 is the last day we are waiting for a response from NASA, the European Space Agency, the Canadian Space Agency regarding the fact that they must withdraw sanctions against two of our civilian companies – TsNIIMash and the Progress Rocket and Space Center … If they ignore or the dregs will answer, we, based on their position, will determine our own in relation to how long the ISS will operate. ”– said Dmitry Rogozin.

According to the head of Roscosmos, the American side wants to continue cooperation on manned topics, and cross-flights are an element of this cooperation.

Source: ixbt

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