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MOSCOW, October 27 The operating time of the International Space Station is running out, the head of Roscosmos Yury Borisov said on the Rossiya 24 TV channel.
“»The International Space Station is approaching the end of its existence. We extended the operation of the Russian segment by government decision until 2028, but, unfortunately, it has already exceeded all permissible lifespans,» said the head of the state corporation.
The warranty period has already expired 80 percent of the equipment on the ISS is Russian.
Today, crews spend more time repairing the station than on scientific experiments, Borisov added, citing the general designer for manned complexes and systems Vladimir Solovyov.
The creation of the ISS began in 1998. It was originally planned that the station would operate for 15 years. This period has been extended several times — first until 2020, then until 2024.
NASA has repeatedly stated that it expects to operate the ISS until 2030.
Last year, Borisov reported to the president about decision to withdraw from the ISS project after 2024. According to him, the exact timing will be related to the technical condition of the station.
The partners were later notified of the extension of Russia's participation in the ISS project until 2028.
Vladimir Putin approved all Roscosmos proposals for the creation of a new Russian orbital station. The Energia Rocket and Space Corporation is considering the possible launch of its first module in 2027.