Despite Sanctions, Russia Is Getting A $457.9M Check From NASA -- Washington Post
Despite ongoing sanctions, Russia is about to get a big infusion of cash from the U.S. government.
NASA recently renewed a contract that allows Russia to ferry U.S. astronauts to the International Space Station.
The U.S. is, essentially, cutting Russia a $457.9 million check for its services -- six seats on a Russian Soyuz spacecraft, training and launch prep, landing and crew rescue and limited cargo delivery to and from the International Space Station. This contract also adds additional support at the Russian launch site.
NASA has announced it is cutting some contacts with Russia after the country annexed Crimea, including meetings and teleconferences.
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My Comment: Experts have been warning about this NASA dependency on Russia for years.
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