NASA works to maintain Russian cooperation in space while eyeing ‘operational flexibility’

NASA is continuing to operate the International Space Station (ISS) as usual alongside Russia and the agency’s other partners, but is weighing its options for the future amid Russia’s ongoing invasion in Ukraine, the agency’s top space operations official said Monday (Feb. 28). “We understand this the global situation where it is, but as a … Read more

US launch providers eyeing Russia-Ukraine situation

A Russian invasion of Ukraine could have ripple effects across the space economy and community. In recent weeks, Russia has amassed at least 100,000 troops along the border of Ukraine, to the condemnation of the United States and other members of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization.  On Tuesday (Feb. 21), after reports that Russia was … Read more