ABOVE THE FRAY: NASA, Roscosmos to integrate spaceflights despite war tensions
Former NASA Administrator Jim Bridenstine discusses China's mission to go to the moon, images revealed by the James Webb space telescope and the importance of the U.S. going to Mars.
"Flying integrated crews ensures there are appropriately trained crew members on board the station for essential maintenance and spacewalks," NASA said. While the space station's partners have sought to renew integrated crew flights for years, tensions have been raised amidst the war in Ukraine. Rogozin has faced criticism over recent statements regarding Russia's invasion of Ukraine, making multiple threats toThe NASA logo is seen at Kennedy Space Center ahead of the NASA/SpaceX launch of a commercial crew mission to the International Space Station in Cape Canaveral, Florida, U.S., April 16, 2021.
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