NASA cuts contact with Russia

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NASA cuts contact with Russia, except for space station

April 2, 2014 - NASA has halted all communication with its counterparts in Russia — with the notable exception of still jointly operating the International Space Station — in response to Russia's conflict with the Ukraine.

"Given Russia's ongoing violation of Ukraine's sovereignty and territorial integrity, NASA is suspending the majority of its ongoing engagements with the Russian Federation," a NASA statement issued on Wednesday evening (April 2) explained. "NASA and Roscosmos will however, continue to work together to maintain safe and continuous operation of the International Space Station."

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