Russia commits to supporting International Space Station until 2028.
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Russia has agreed to remain a partner of the International Space Station (ISS) until 2028, despite previously announcing plans to leave after 2024. The United States, Japan, Canada, and the participating countries of the ESA have agreed to keep the ISS running until 2030. NASA had prepared contingency plans to keep the ISS running without Russia's thrusters if necessary. Private space companies may step in to keep the space station running after 2028.
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