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alexho66 t1_jefstdi wrote

Reply to comment by P1rr0 in We're whalers on the moon, we carry a harpoon! by comicalben

It is, as the name says, international. But the Russian segment of the ISS is a significant part of the station, and Russia has played a crucial role in its development and operation.

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Praedyth-420 t1_jeg5f0h wrote

But they don’t own it, so it’s not their choice, and I highly doubt the ESA is gonna choose Russia over the US.

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alexho66 t1_jeg8eso wrote

Russia not renewing their partnership could still be problematic. Idk what the ESA have to do with this either.

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