As space becomes increasingly militarised, it will become crucial for states to coordinate extra-terrestrial activities.
The unfortunate loss of the Russian Progress M-27M cargo vessel destined for the International Space Station (ISS) has highlighted the interdependence of the US and Russia in the project.
Despite such setbacks, this co-operation is to be welcomed by the international community. The ISS is probably the most complex and costly international infrastructure project ever undertaken. The 15 partners in the program have recently agreed to extend its operating life until 2024. It had earlier been slated for an end-of-life date of 2020.
Recent reports also suggest that …read more
The US-Russian Space Station Mission is a Study in Cooperation
