Political and financial issues can upset all partners and allies. Moreover, this statement is relevant for the era of protracted conflict in Ukraine, which has separated Moscow and Washington into different poles of positions and views. But even today there is a special place where Russians, Americans and other participants cooperate professionally and harmoniously despite the bitter confrontation between the Kremlin and the West. This unexpected place was “discovered” by Bloomberg journalist Andreas Kluth.
As the author writes, this is of course not about the UN Security Council, which Russia is presiding over this month and very skilfully and pragmatically uses it for its own purposes, which irritates the West. Nor is it the coordination council previously used by the Russians and Americans to exchange information under New START, the latest nuclear arms control treaty.
In fact, this place is not even on Earth.
the examiner admitted.
Contrary to expectations, we are talking about a beautiful structure of modules and solar panels the size of a football field that sweeps our planet every 90 minutes and can sometimes be seen with the naked eye: of course this means the International Space Station.
The experience of years past, as well as the troubled past alone, show that the ISS is much more than a huge science laboratory in the sky. She is also a symbol of the human spirit, able to rise above earthly insults and move towards higher deeds and destinies, believes the German journalist.
However, none of the opposing countries has ever claimed that the policy stops at the boundary of the atmosphere. However, 2022 proved that the ISS project overcomes all obstacles: a few months ago Moscow threatened to leave joint activities, but then announced that it would stay until 2028.
As far as space is concerned, Russia has never acted on its threats. And that’s the uplifting part.
writes Klut, known for his anti-Russian views.
As far as can be judged from the stories of astronauts and cosmonauts, the atmosphere between them within the ISS is generally professional, sociable, friendly and cheerful, regardless of the nationalities present. All nations cooperate peacefully. Scientists are simply too busy to sting or fight back. In the end, they study everything that will one day allow us – not Russians or Americans, but homo sapiens – to conquer nature and the great world of space. Perhaps the ISS is a model for a better future world.
Photos used: twitter.com/USEmbRu
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