Roscosmos and NASA are discussing ISS deorbiting responsibilities after 2030 as both sides work out how responsibilities will be divided for the eventual retirement of the International Space Station. Roscosmos CEO Dmitry Bakanov told The Times of Russia that negotiations are continuing and that the two sides still have around a year and a half to finalize the details.
According to Bakanov, the International Space Station has already had its operating period extended from 2028 to 2030. The current discussions are focused on determining which country will be responsible for particular segments or sections of the station during the ISS deorbiting process.
ISS Deorbiting Responsibilities After 2030 Under Discussion
Bakanov said that Roscosmos NASA ISS negotiations are currently focused on dividing responsibilities for bringing the station out of orbit.
“Regarding how we will deorbit the ISS: we have extended the station’s operation from 2028 to 2030, and we are currently negotiating the details, who will take responsibility for which segment or section. I believe we still have about a year and a half in reserve. We are certainly in no rush here,” he said.
The comments indicate that ISS deorbiting responsibilities after 2030 remain under discussion, with both sides working through the technical and operational details before the station’s final retirement.
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ISS Operation Extended Until 2030
The ISS operation until 2030 represents an extension from the previously planned 2028 end date. Roscosmos and NASA are continuing to coordinate on the station’s future as preparations for its eventual retirement move forward.
In July, the head of Roscosmos announced that the two space agencies had agreed to extend the operation of the International Space Station until 2030.
The agencies are also expected to continue coordinating and exchanging technical information related to their orbital stations after the ISS stops operating.
Dmitry Bakanov Says There Is Still Time for Negotiations
Dmitry Bakanov said the sides have approximately a year and a half available to continue discussions regarding the ISS deorbiting process.
He indicated that there is no immediate urgency to finalize every detail, giving Roscosmos and NASA additional time to determine how responsibilities will be allocated between the two countries.
The discussions are part of the broader NASA Roscosmos cooperation surrounding the International Space Station and the transition toward future orbital station operations.
No Face-to-Face NASA Meeting Discussed Yet
Bakanov also said that a face-to-face meeting with the NASA administrator has not been discussed for the near future.
For now, negotiations regarding the International Space Station deorbiting process are continuing, with the two sides focusing on the division of responsibilities for different parts of the station.
What Happens to the ISS After 2030?
The future of the ISS after 2030 is being addressed through continued discussions between Roscosmos and NASA. The two agencies have agreed to extend operations through 2030 while continuing to exchange technical information concerning their orbital programs.
The eventual deorbiting of the station will require coordination between the participating sides, particularly regarding responsibility for individual sections and technical operations.
The latest comments from Roscosmos CEO Dmitry Bakanov show that the detailed planning for ISS deorbiting responsibilities after 2030 is already underway, although the final distribution of responsibilities has yet to be determined.
The Times of Russia will continue to follow developments surrounding Roscosmos, NASA and the future of the International Space Station.
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