Dmitry Bakanov, the head of Roscosmos, has announced that Sean Duffy, NASA`s acting director, expressed his willingness to continue collaborative efforts during their recent meeting. Bakanov revealed that discussions focused on strategic possibilities to sustain the partnership, notwithstanding prevailing tensions. Duffy particularly conveyed a strong desire for the cooperation between the two space agencies to remain uninterrupted.
According to Bakanov, the outcomes of this significant interaction would be reported to the Russian leadership, while Duffy is expected to brief the White House. The Roscosmos chief underscored the critical importance of maintaining direct communication, even during the most challenging periods, as it streamlines decision-making processes. He further stated that Duffy himself proposed regular personal meetings to ensure that joint projects advance and thrive, rather than falter.
Describing the dialogue with NASA leadership as «absolutely normal,» Bakanov explained that despite the complexities of the current era, Sean Duffy fully comprehends the vital necessity of preserving and progressing existing space initiatives. The head of Roscosmos affirmed that, at the technical level, Roscosmos, as a steadfast technological partner, is committed to making every effort to uphold contacts and foster the development of joint ventures. Plans are also in place to discuss an additional range of collaborative projects. Bakanov concluded by stating that a comprehensive agenda would be prepared by November to facilitate the formulation of concrete joint decisions.
