Today, Explained Putin’s war spills into space
Mar 10, 2022
Loren Grush, a senior reporter at The Verge specializing in space exploration, discusses the alarming threats from Russia regarding the International Space Station. She highlights the historical partnership between the U.S. and Russia in space, now strained by geopolitical tensions. Grush elaborates on provocative statements from Russian officials and their potential impact on international cooperation. The conversation also touches on the future of astronauts amidst these conflicts and the urgent need to rethink U.S. dependency on Russian technology.
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Sputnik and the Space Race
- The launch of Sputnik in 1957 shocked the world and triggered the space race between the U.S. and the USSR.
- This competition led to the 1975 Apollo-Soyuz Test Project, a collaborative mission where U.S. astronauts and Soviet cosmonauts met in space.
ISS Structure and Collaboration
- The International Space Station (ISS) is divided into Russian and American sections, each with specific responsibilities.
- This design creates a symbiotic relationship where each country relies on the other, fostering collaboration.
Life and Training on the ISS
- Astronauts and cosmonauts on the ISS live and work together, regardless of nationality.
- They train in each other's countries and learn each other's languages, highlighting the close collaboration.