A Russian Soyuz rocket successfully delivered American astronaut Jonathan Kim and two Russian cosmonauts to the ISS, showcasing rare US-Russia cooperation. Despite strained relations, both countries continue to collaborate in space, with Russia planning its own space station by 2027.
A Russian Soyuz rocket successfully delivered American astronaut Jonathan Kim and two Russian cosmonauts, Sergei Ryzhikov and Alexei Zubritsky, to the International Space Station (ISS) on Tuesday. The mission, launched from Kazakhstan’s Baikonur cosmodrome, reached the ISS within three hours, marking a rare display of US-Russia cooperation amid strained relations.
Upon docking, the trio were warmly welcomed aboard the ISS, joining a ten-member international crew, which now includes four NASA astronauts, five Russians, and one Japanese astronaut. Kim is set for an eight-month stay, during which he will conduct research across various scientific disciplines including biology, Earth science, and technology development.
Russia's Roscosmos hailed the mission as an example of "fruitful cooperation," echoed by Kremlin investment envoy Kirill Dmitriev, who said the space partnership remains strong despite broader geopolitical tensions. He cited the historic 1975 Apollo-Soyuz mission as a lasting symbol of collaboration.
While space remains a rare area of joint effort between Moscow and Washington, Russia is also pursuing its own ambitions. Plans are underway for an independent Russian space station by 2027, alongside increasing collaboration with China in the field of space exploration.
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