Boldly going in different directions? US and Russia diverge on joint space plans.

Tensions between the US and Russia are casting a shadow over a decades-long collaboration that has seen the two nations work together in space exploration. The partnership, which has been a rare example of cooperation between the two superpowers since the Cold War era, has yielded numerous groundbreaking achievements, including the joint Apollo-Soyuz Test Project in 1975 and more recent joint spacewalks. However, with relations between the US and Russia at an all-time low, a new agreement that would continue their cooperation in space is set to expire, leaving the future of this successful collaboration uncertain. As the deadline for a new deal approaches, experts are warning that the loss of this partnership could have far-reaching consequences for space exploration.

U.S.-Russia space cooperation, a success story of the Cold War, could be under threat if a new agreement can't be reached.