Western sanctions against Russia could cause the International Space Station (ISS) to crash, the head of Russian space agency Roscosmos warned Saturday, calling for the punitive measures to be lifted.
According to Dmitry Rogozin, the sanctions, some of which predate Moscow's invasion of Ukraine, could disrupt the operation of Russian spacecraft servicing the ISS.
As a result, the Russian segment of the station – which helps correct its orbit – could be affected, causing the 500-tonne structure to"fall down into the sea or onto land", the Roscosmos chief wrote on Telegram. "The Russian segment ensures that the station's orbit is corrected , including to avoid space debris", said Rogozin, who regularly expresses his support for the Russian army in Ukraine on social networks.
Publishing a map of the locations where the ISS could possibly come down, he pointed out that it was unlikely to be in Russia. "But the populations of other countries, especially those led by the 'dogs of war', should think about the price of the sanctions against Roscosmos", he continued, describing the countries who imposed sanctions as"crazy".
Australia Latest News, Australia Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
Here's Stanford's path to a second straight March Madness titleThe Cardinal are once again a No. 1 seed in the women's NCAA tournament.
Read more »
Nintendo Switch is once again the top-selling console in February 2022The Switch is back on top after losing to the PS5 last month.
Read more »
The View’s Sunny Hostin Slams ‘Complicit’ Co-Hosts for Supporting GOP“If we’re going to talk, let’s talk real,” Hostin exclaimed during a heated exchange, pressing her fellow panelist on their continued allegiance to the party.
Read more »
Monero (XMR) Faces 8% Surge as Capitalization Suddenly Spikes by $150 Million: AnalysisXMR faces strong surge as demand for private cryptocurrencies rises amid regulatory clampdown
Read more »
Kourtney Kardashian enjoys vegan burger as fans speculate pregnancyOnce again Kardashian fans are wondering if Kourtney could be expecting a baby with fiancé Travis Barker.
Read more »
Alec Baldwin says cinematographer told him to cock gun before fatal 'Rust' shooting: Legal filing'Alec Baldwin once again is trying to avoid liability and accountability for his reckless actions,' attorneys for Halyna Hutchins' family said in a statement.
Read more »