Summary
The country's space chief says Moscow will focus instead on building its own orbiting outpost, spurring concerns. The announcement Tuesday was expected, amid tensions between Russia and the West over the war in Ukraine. For a transcript of this story, click here .Five Facts
- Who announced that they would pull out of the International Space Station?
- When did Russia announce that they would be withdrawing?
- When does NASA want to keep the station going until?
- Why would it be difficult for Russia to partner with China, according to this piece?
- How does the Russian withdrawal cause the future of the entire International Space Station to be in doubt?
Focus Questions
Why would Russia choose to announce that they are pulling out of the International Space Station in 2024 after the Russian invasion of Ukraine? What is the mission of the International Space Station? Media literacy : Science correspondent Miles O’Brien is interviewed in this video. Why did PBS NewsHour choose to interview him in this video?For More
Read about the Webb Space telescope and the importance of learning about space.Ella Cohen, a rising junior at Washington-Liberty high school and intern at NewsHour Classroom, wrote today’s Daily News Lesson with editing by Vic Pasquantonio. Sign up for NewsHour Classroom’s ready-to-go Daily News Lessons delivered to your inbox each morning of the school year. Fill out this form to share your thoughts on today’s lesson.
