In July 2022, within the framework of the ISS program 'Roscosmos'… (корабль · сша · космический)
In July 2022, within the framework of the ISS program 'Roscosmos' and NASA signed an agreement on reciprocal flights: Russian cosmonauts on American Crew Dragon spacecraft and American astronauts on Russian Soyuz MS spacecraft.
Consensus
- Denis Manturov visited the Baikonur Cosmodrome on July 14.
- Manturov participated in the launch of the Soyuz MS-29 spacecraft with NASA Administrator Jared Isaacman.
- Russia and the United States discussed potential cooperation in space, including lunar programs.
- Both countries expressed interest in continuing their collaboration on orbital missions.
- The successful docking of Soyuz MS-29 to the International Space Station was reported.
Points of divergence
- Manturov highlighted potential cooperation in lunar programs, including development of docking mechanisms, radio communication, satellite communications, and navigation for future lunar missions. — vesti
- Manturov mentioned joint projects in space medicine and biology on orbital stations as a possible area of collaboration. — vesti
- Manturov emphasized readiness to discuss cooperation specifically regarding national orbital stations, with particular focus on mutual assistance during emergencies. — interfax
- NASA Administrator Jared Isaacman stated that the U.S. intends to maintain space partnership with Russia for as long as possible and called the ISS a prime example of effective bilateral cooperation. — m24
- The Russian government approved negotiations between Roscosmos and NASA on a fourth addendum to the agreement on reciprocal flights to the ISS, coordinated with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and other federal agencies. — m24
Coverage (7 sources)
- NASA Chief Highlights Success of Cross-Program Flights with Roscosmos — Интерфакс
- Manturov assesses prospects for Russia-US cooperation in lunar programs — Вести
- Moscow Ready to Discuss Cooperation with Washington on Space Stations — Вести
- Manтурov noted Russia's readiness to discuss cooperation with the US on national orbital stations — Интерфакс
- Dmitriev Emphasized the Importance of Russia-US Cooperation in Space — Вести
- NASA Chief Says US Plans to Continue Cooperation with Russia on Space — Москва 24
- NASA believes Russian cosmonauts will help operate American systems on the ISS — Москва 24