In addition, Russia is ending cooperation with Germany on some scientific experiments on the ISS. “The Russian space program will be adjusted because of the sanctions. The priority is to create satellites in the interest of defense,” it sounds. Russia will therefore continue to work on the experiments alone.
Earlier this week, the American space agency NASA announced that it is looking at whether the ISS can also do without Russia. Aerospace company Northrop Grumman has already offered to provide an alternative propulsion system. SpaceX, from Elon Musk, is also said to have proposed some solutions.
The US and Russia work closely together on the ISS. NASA is responsible for the electricity supply and life support. Russia provides the thrust that keeps the station in orbit around the earth.