Russian National Aerospace Corporation: Exit the International Space Station Project after 2024

Xinhua News Agency, Moscow, July 26 (Reporter Hedi) The new president of Russia's National Aerospace Corporation, Borisov, said on the 26th that Russia will withdraw from the International Space Station project after 2024, and will start the Russian rail service station.

According to Russian media reports, in the meeting with Russian President Putin that day, Borisov said that Russia is working in the framework of international space station international cooperation and will fulfill all his obligations to partners, but after 2024, he will withdraw from the international space station project. Already made. At that time, the Russian rail service station will begin. This will become the main priority of the Russian National Aerospace Corporation in the field of manned space.

In an interview with the media, the Russian "Energy" Rockets Aerospace Group chief designer Solovyov said that the construction of Russian rail service stations will not be as early as 2028. It is planned to be divided into two stages. The international space station will continue to be used before the construction of Russia's rail service station.

According to reports, in April of this year, Russian President Russian President Rogo said that Russia will determine the future fate of the International Space Station in accordance with the situation in the domestic and surrounding regions. Russia is not rushing to show its position for the time being. Before 2024, Russia will continue to work at the International Space Station. After 2024, Russia and foreign partners have been reported to President Putin and the government for review after 2024. If Russia decides to withdraw from the international space station project, it will notify partners one year in advance.

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