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Russia, NASA Forge ISS Deorbit Strategy
30 Jun
Summary
- NASA and Roscosmos have a deorbiting framework for the ISS.
- International partners committed to ISS operations until 2030.
- Russia's own Orbital Station module set for 2028 deployment.
NASA and Russia's Roscosmos have established a collaborative strategy for the controlled and safe deorbiting of the International Space Station (ISS). This framework, detailed in a 2025 report, encompasses software protocols, technical procedures, and legal agreements for various scenarios.
International partners have committed to maintaining ISS operations through 2030, confirming ongoing discussions for extending the station's lifespan. Concurrently, Russia is progressing with its own space initiative, with the first module of the Russian Orbital Station (ROS) expected to launch in 2028.
RSC Energia, a key Roscosmos subsidiary, manages the Russian segment of the ISS. This includes manufacturing and operating Soyuz MS spacecraft and Progress MS cargo vehicles, crucial for crew and supply transport, as well as crew recovery missions.
