Russia and the United States agree to the "cross flight" of astronauts between the two countries to the International Space Station

Xinhua News Agency, Moscow, July 15th (Reporter Geng Pengyu) The Russian National Aerospace Corporation said on the 15th that the agency and the US Aerospace Administration signed an agreement to send cross -use the Russian "Alliance" spacecraft and the US spacecraft to send the astronauts of both parties to the International Space Station.

According to news from the agency on social media, on July 14, the Russian National Aerospace Corporation and the United States Aerospace Agency signed an agreement on the mixed member group to take the Russian -US manned spacecraft. This agreement helps promote cooperation within the planning framework of the International Space Station, and effectively implement projects that explore and use the outer space for peaceful purpose.

Sources said that the agreement aims to ensure that at least one Russian and American astronauts served Russia and the United States, respectively when the Russian or American spacecraft was canceled or severely delayed abnormalities.

It is reported that Russia and the United States have reached a decision to go to the International Space Station in the fall of the two countries this fall: Russian astronaut Anna Fund will take the American colleague's "Dragon" spacecraft with American colleagues. Take the Russian "Alliance MS-22" spacecraft with Russian colleagues.

According to the Associated Press, the U.S. Aerospace said that the agreement can help ensure the continuous and safe operation of the International Space Station.

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