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Russia will withdraw from the ISS as soon as 2025
By Brandon Specktor published
Russia will withdraw from the International Space Station and focus on building its own orbiting outpost as soon as 2025, Roscosmos told Putin.

SpaceX launched its 25th cargo mission to the International Space Station. Here's what's on board.
By Ben Turner last updated
On July 14, SpaceX launched its 25th cargo mission to the International Space Station, carrying supplies and equipment for NASA experiments.

Russia will pull out of the International Space Station, space agency chief confirms
By Tom Metcalfe published
Russia has confirmed it will pull out of the International Space Station (ISS), due to sanctions imposed over the Ukraine invasion.

ISS and China's space station photobomb image of 4 planets aligned in the sky
By Jeanna Bryner published
The International Space Station and China's space station photobombed a four-planet line-up in the early morning sky for Italian astrophysicist Gianluca Masi.

Russia could end its role in the International Space Station by 2024, say experts
By Tom Metcalfe published
The director general of Russia's Roscosmos space agency has threatened to end its Russia's involvement with the ISS.

NASA astronaut Mark Vande Hei back on Earth after record-breaking mission
By Chelsea Gohd published
NASA astronaut Mark Vande Hei can't wait to see his wife after landing back on Earth after a record-breaking mission.

Russia's Ukraine invasion could imperil international science
By Joe Phelan published
The Russian invasion of Ukraine could have serious consequences for those organizations pursuing scientific endeavours.

New Russia sanctions won't imperil ISS operations, NASA says
By Chelsea Gohd published
The International Space Station program will continue business as usual, NASA assures us as the U.S. government levies new sanctions against Russia.
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