NASA hopes to be able to support the operation of the ISS at least until 2028, reports TASS.
This was reported by US administration representative Stephanie Schirholz during a conversation with agency correspondents.
Earlier, Roskosmos said that the operation of the Russian segment of the ISS after 2024 creates additional risks due to the aging of a significant part of its equipment. In this regard, it was proposed to create a Russian manned space complex in low earth orbit.
Commenting on this post, Schirholz said that NASA expects to be able to keep the ISS functioning until at least 2028. or more. At the same time, the department continues to update the technical analysis of the lifespan of the space station.
According to an administration spokesperson, NASA's goal is a continuous presence in low Earth orbit so that it can move from the ISS to another platform. form that will allow this work to continue.
Recall that earlier the leader of Roscosmos Dmitry Rogozin & nbsp; denied & nbsp; the information that he would be ready to extend the operation of the International Space Station until 2030. He also said that Russia's withdrawal from the ISS project & nbsp; depends & nbsp; US decisions on sanctions against the Progress RCC. and TsNIIMash.