Foreign news agencies report from Moscow. Russia on December 28 that the Russian Space Agency (Roscosmos) and the US National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) issued a joint statement. About expanding cooperation To send crews to the International Space Station (ISS) until 2025 “at least”
In this regard, expanding the scope of such cooperation Its purpose is to “Maintaining overall confidence in all ISS mechanisms,” in particular the presence of American and Russian crew members; At least 1 person per country
Launched in 1998, the ISS project involves the United States, Russia, Canada, Japan and the European Union (EU), to name a few. that the United States and Russia can manage together smoothly Due to the professionalism between astronauts from both countries
The space sector is a rare area of cooperation remaining between Moscow and Washington since Russia sent troops to Ukraine. https://t.co/iOT9gpN7Nl
— The Moscow Times (@MoscowTimes) December 28, 2023
However, most members of the ISS are now active on the station. together until 2024, although NASA insists that Must continue until the end of 2030. After another month, that is, by the end of January 2031, there will be control for ISS to return to Earth. and let it fall in an area called “Pole of inaccessibility” also known as “Point of Nemo”
Incidentally, Nemo Point is considered the “graveyard” of space stations and satellites. It is in the southern part of the Pacific Ocean. Which, when measuring the surrounding distance in a radius of 360 degrees, was found to be the furthest from the mainland in every direction. and is an area with very low to highest levels of biodiversity.
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2023-12-28 11:44:00
