Which of the following countries has decided to opt out of the International Space Station (ISS) after 2024?

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Answer 1

The correct answer is Russia.

Key Points

International Space Station (ISS):-
- The International Space Station (ISS) is a multinational cooperative project involving space agencies from the United States (NASA), Russia (Roscosmos), Europe (ESA), Japan (JAXA), and Canada (CSA).
- It is a habitable space station that orbits the Earth and serves as a research laboratory, observatory, and living space for astronauts from different countries.
- Russia will opting out of it by the 2024.
Roscosmos:-
- Roscosmos, also known as the Russian Space Agency, is the government corporation responsible for the space activities of Russia.
- It was formed in 1992 following the dissolution of the Soviet Union and the subsequent restructuring of the Russian space industry.
- Roscosmos is tasked with various responsibilities related to space exploration, scientific research, and the development of space technologies.
- Its primary objectives include the launch and operation of manned and unmanned spacecraft, satellite deployment, and the advancement of space science.

Additional Information

NASA:-
- NASA, short for the National Aeronautics and Space Administration, is an independent agency of the United States federal government responsible for the country's civilian space program and for aeronautics and aerospace research.
- NASA was established on July 29, 1958, replacing its predecessor, the National Advisory Committee for Aeronautics (NACA)
JAXA:-
- JAXA stands for the Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency. It is the national space agency of Japan and is responsible for the country's space exploration, satellite deployment, and aerospace research.
- JAXA was formed on October 1, 2003, through the merger of three former organizations: the Institute of Space and Astronautical Science (ISAS), the National Aerospace Laboratory of Japan (NAL), and the National Space Development Agency of Japan (NASDA).