NASA may no longer need Russia to get astronauts to the ISS

NASA may not have to rely on Russia to get astronauts to the International Space Station. NASA has purchased five extra-crewed ISS flights from SpaceX, and thanks to this flight, astronauts will be able to go to the station without interruption until 2030.

NASA purchased ISS flight from SpaceX

NASA still Boeing Although it plans to use ‘s Starliner, it still has purchased enough ISS flights from SpaceX until 2030. If there are any issues preventing Boeing or SpaceX from launching on time, these extra flights will ensure the safe operation of the ISS. Boeing is not expected to fly its first operational mission until 2023. But that may not deprive Boeing of the chance to fly astronauts to the ISS.