After a rough start, the International Space Station became one of NASA’s most popular programs, drawing support from seven presidential administrations.
Russian space agency Roscosmos has begun preparations to deploy Russia’s new ROS orbital station by awarding a contract for Angara-A5M heavy launch vehicles.
NASA and the Russian space agency Roscosmos are working on a backup plan to deorbit the International Space Station at the end of its operational life.
Russia's first space launch in 2025 also marked the final mission of its Soyuz-2.1v light launcher, with the country effectively running out of its supply of motors for the rocket type.
The International Space Station crew used propulsion from a Russian Progress resupply capsule to carry out an orbital debris avoidance maneuver, NASA says.