Russia’s Withdrawal From International Space Station Could Mean Early Demise of Orbital Lab and Sever Another Russian Link With West

[Chris K]

Russia announced to exit International Space Station in 2024. The country currently operates six of the 17 modules of the ISS – including Zvezda, which houses the main engine system. This engine is vital to the station’s ability to remain in orbit and also to how it moves out of the way of dangerous space debris. It is yet to be identified if Russia’s exit may l...

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