NASA Still in the Game as Russia Announces Possible End to International Space Station Partnership

Yuri Borisov, the head of Russia’s Roscosmos space agency, announced on July 26 that Russia would continue its commitment to operate the International Space Station (ISS) through 2024, but left open the possibility that Russia may withdraw after that time. This announcement follows several months of public commentary from Borisov’s predecessor, Dmitry Rogozin, threatening to end Russia’s involvement with the ISS sooner. The ISS was to remain in service until 2030, although an earlier end to its operational status may result from this decision and other factors.