23 years ago, the first module of the international space station launched into orbit. It was the start of an era in which the us. and russia would co operate. But now that relationship is fracturing. Using our link f t dot com slash to day explained will get you 50 % off an annual digital subscription.
Russia has threatened to let the International Space Station plummet. The Verge’s Loren Grush explains the Star Wars.
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