Russia and U.S. discuss new joint projects on the ISS – BFM.Ru

idea of ​​joint scientific experiments perceived Americans enthusiastically

total confrontation did not prevent the U.S. and Russia begin talks on new joint projects on the ISS, write «Известия». Partners will soon be able to announce new joint projects on the International Space Station (ISS) and the joint use of equipment located in the U.S. and Russian modules.

As the first deputy director of the Institute of Biomedical Problems of RAS Oleg Orlov, ” Roscosmos set the task to intensify performed on the ISS science program. We (…) In particular, we discuss with our American partners the possibility of consolidating resources of the Russian segment of the ISS and the U.S. to do the research joint ».

Roscosmos said that the idea of ​​joint scientific experiments perceived Americans enthusiastically. During informal communication they have recently sought to demonstrate a constructive attitude and optimism. Americans make it clear that объявленные sanctions – just curtsey to Washington bureaucrats.

According to Oleg Orlov, discussed among Americans now projects – experiments on new U.S. module adapted for keeping animals.

“The future of manned spaceflight is associated with supra-national projects, so cooperation is necessary and useful,” said a member of the Russian Academy of Cosmonautics Andrew, son of John. Experience will be useful, даже if after 2020 , the space cooperation of the participating countries ISS stops.