The International Space Station is seen as the final frontier of global co-operation after the Cold War.

But it could not escape the tensions created by the war in Ukraine.

Russia says it will withdraw from the programme after 2024.

NASA called the announcement a surprise.

It's unclear how Moscow can untangle itself from the project.

So, what will be the impact on future space exploration and research?


Presenter: Bernard Smith

Guests:

Pavel Felgenhauer - Defence and Military Analyst.

Amy Thompson - Science Journalist and Contributor to Space.com.

Francisco Diego - Lecturer, Department of Physics and Astronomy, University College London.

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