According to Krikalev, the Russian side evaluates this offer positively and will continue the cooperation as long as possible. The decision of the Russian department does not depend on how long Russia will be involved in the ISS project.
Krikalev noted that Russia will remain in the ISS project until a station equal to it appears that can replace it. At the same time, Roskosmos has already begun to develop the design of the new station.
“How long will depend primarily on the technical aspect. We started the cooperation years ago, more than forty years ago, and we will continue as long as I can imagine, ”said the representative of Roscosmos.
Source: Ferra
