Invasion

Ukraine invasion: Russian attack leaves European space missions in doubt

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The European Space Agency is due to launch its Rosalind Franklin ExoMars rover on a Russian rocket this September, while satellites belonging to a company part-owned by the UK government are set to catch a Russian ride on 4 March Space 25 February 2022 By Jonathan O’Callaghan An artist’s impression of the Rosalind Franklin rover, … Read more

Russia’s Invasion of Ukraine Strains International Space Station Partnership

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When Russia launched a full-scale military invasion of Ukraine on Thursday, the whole world was watching. But another, much smaller audience was watching, too: the seven crew members onboard the International Space Station (ISS), orbiting hundreds of kilometers above the chaos below. Across more than two decades of continuous operations, the ISS has been a … Read more

Despite Roscosmos Chief’s Hostile Tweets, NASA Says ISS Cooperation Will Continue

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Russia’s invasion of Ukraine has placed a question mark over the future of the International Space Station, long a symbol of post-Cold War cooperation, where astronauts and cosmonauts proudly live and work side-by-side.   The outpost was the subject of a menacing Twitter thread by Russian space agency head Dmitry Rogozin, who warned Thursday that … Read more

Russia’s Invasion of Ukraine Adds Urgency to Europe’s Green Power Transition

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Russia’s invasion of Ukraine is expected to add more urgency to Europe’s efforts to break its dependence on Russian oil and gas, as well as compel Europe to accelerate its transition to cleaner energy, say experts and E.U. officials. But those efforts won’t come quickly or easily. And they’ll involve some difficult compromises. Discussions about … Read more

Satellite photos reveal details of Russian invasion into Ukraine

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Satellites orbiting Earth are capturing a detailed view of Russia’s invasion into Ukraine.  Today (Feb. 24), Russia invaded Ukraine with attacks that have killed dozens already, NBC has reported. As part of this invasion, which has prompted the U.S. to execute new sanctions, Russia seized control over the region around the Chernobyl power plant, which … Read more

US sanctions on Russia over Ukraine invasion will degrade Russian space program, Biden says

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Russia’s space program will degrade under new U.S. sanctions, U.S. President Joe Biden said today (Feb. 24).  Russia invaded Ukraine this week, launching military attacks in multiple cities that have so far killed at least 40 people, according to the Associated Press. World leaders around the globe have responded to the conflict, and Biden announced … Read more

What does the Ukraine invasion mean for US-Russian partnership in space?

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Could Russia’s military and political actions in Ukraine upend science and exploration in outer space? International political tensions are high after Russia invaded Ukraine this week, with attacks beginning near the capital Kyiv as well as in Kharkiv near the Russian border. The world hasn’t witnessed a “move like this, nation state-to-nation state, since World … Read more

Ukraine invasion: Will conflict with Russia trigger a massive cyberwar?

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Russia, Ukraine and many of the latter’s Western allies have the ability to launch cyberattacks on other nations, and both sides seem ready for digital skirmishes Technology | Analysis 23 February 2022 By Chris Stokel-Walker The flag of Ukraine made from stylised computer code Gwengoat/Getty Images Tensions continue to rise between Russia and the West, … Read more

Cyberattack Misinformation Could Be Plan for Ukraine Invasion

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Last week U.S. officials claimed the Russian government was planning to publish a video of a staged “attack” by Ukrainian forces. The officials said their announcement was an attempt to preemptively halt a misinformation campaign that could serve as a pretext for Russian forces to invade. Such propaganda campaigns have been used in wars throughout … Read more