Russia's war in Ukraine is threatening an outpost of cooperation in space

On the ground, tensions between the U.S. and Russia are running high. Russian President Vladimir Putin falsely claims the U.S. is working with Nazis in Ukraine, while President Biden calls Putin a "war criminal." Aboard the jointly controlled International Space Station (ISS), however, the tone is …


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