Russia Is Leaving the International Space Station After 2024

Russia Is Leaving the , International Space Station After 2024.<br />NPR reports that on July 26, Yuri Borisov, Russia's new space chief, .<br />said the country will instead focus on building its own outpost in space.<br />The decision to leave the station after 2024 has been made. I think that by that time we will start forming a Russian orbiting station, Yuri Borisov, Russia's new space chief, via NPR.<br />Russia says it intends to meet its obligations with partners before it departs. .<br />Currently, the space station is run by the agencies of the U.S., Canada, Japan, Europe and Russia. .<br />NPR reports that it has been continually inhabited for almost 22 years. .<br />Right now, there are three Americans, <br />three Russians and one Italian on board. .<br />The space station is comprised of two main parts, one of which is solely operated by Russia. .<br />NPR reports that last month, <br />Dmitry Rogozin, Borisov's predecessor, .<br />said Moscow would entertain the possibility of extending ISS operations if the U.S. lifts sanctions on Russian space industries.<br />said Moscow would entertain the possibility of extending ISS operations if the U.S. lifts sanctions on Russian space industries