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T+210: Ukraine, Russia, and the Space Industry (with Debra Werner)

Mar 3, 2022
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2014 Invasion Boosted Commercial Crew

  • The 2014 Ukraine invasion triggered US congressional support for commercial crew funding.
  • This was critical as US had no alternatives to Soyuz for ISS astronaut transport.
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Decline of Russian Space Reliability

  • Russian space engineering reliability has deteriorated significantly in recent years.
  • The leadership neglect in Roscosmos threatens the sustainability of their programs.
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ISS Partnership Uncertainty Rises

  • Current Ukraine crisis exposes the fragility of ISS partnerships with Russia.
  • NASA must consider alternative plans as Russian cooperation decreases sharply.
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