US Astronaut to Ride Russian Spacecraft Home During Tensions
SnopesJUL 2022
The uncertainty that surounded this effort after the Russian invasion of Ukraine should be a wakeup call that the US has to do more to improve its space program and separate itself from Russia when it comes to the ISS. Dependency on Russia carries high costs and serious risks.
Not only is the ISS an important tool for science, it's also a powerful symbol of human cooperation in a world filled with strife. It would be a sad day for everyone if the partnership breaks up over geopolitical tensions.