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Telescopes and space missions

Telescopes and space missions

Future of the International Space Station unclear as Russia announces intention to leave

15 Aug 2022

Russia’s apparent willingness to pull out of the International Space Station after 2024 is throwing up questions about the future of astronauts in low-Earth orbit, as Peter Gwynne discovers

View of the ISS from a SpaceX mission
Uncertain future The International Space Station, which was first occupied by astronauts on 2 November 2000, is expected to remain in orbit until 2030, despite Russia’s imminent withdrawal. (Courtesy: SpaceX)
The future of astronauts in low-Earth orbit remains unclear following Russia’s decision to withdra

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Peter Gwynne is Physics World's North America correspondent
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