Published: July 29, 2025
Dmitry Bakanov, the head of Roscosmos, is scheduled to hold a meeting with Sean Duffy, the acting administrator of NASA, on July 31. This information was officially announced by the press service of the Russian state space corporation.
These upcoming discussions carry significant weight as they will be the first direct negotiations between the leaders of Roscosmos and NASA since 2018. This marks a pivotal moment for re-establishing high-level dialogue and collaboration between the two major space agencies.
During the anticipated meeting, both parties intend to address a variety of ongoing joint projects. Key topics on the agenda are expected to include the continuation of the successful cross-flight program, which involves integrated missions between their respective spacecraft.
Furthermore, critical issues concerning the future of the International Space Station (ISS) will be a primary focus. Specifically, the discussion will cover the potential extension of the ISS`s operational lifespan beyond its current projections. The leaders will also deliberate on the work of the joint Russian-American working group dedicated to the safe de-orbiting and controlled re-entry of the ISS, ensuring its scuttling into a designated area of the ocean. This comprehensive agenda underscores the continued importance of bilateral cooperation in the realm of space exploration.
