Russia to launch rescue mission to the international space station

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Late last month, Moscow launched a rescue vessel to the international space station to bring home three crew members who are stuck in orbit after their original capsule became damaged. While this is a Russian mission, it requires US collaboration, highlighting that space is one of the few places where US-Russia cooperation remains intact. The World’s Anna Kusmer reports.

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