How War in Ukraine Is Interrupting Space Missions

Mar 22, 2022, 07:00 AM

For decades, governments around the world have worked together to explore space and build a greater understanding of the universe. But Russia’s invasion of Ukraine and the subsequent sanctions placed on it by the U.S. and its allies are disrupting that cooperation. WSJ science reporter Aylin Woodward joins host Zoe Thomas to discuss the projects that are being delayed and what their postponement could mean for the future of space exploration.

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For decades, governments around the world have worked together to explore space and build a greater understanding of the universe. But Russia’s invasion of Ukraine and the subsequent sanctions placed on it by the U.S. and its allies are disrupting that cooperation. WSJ science reporter Aylin Woodward joins host Zoe Thomas to discuss the projects that are being delayed and what their postponement could mean for the future of space exploration.

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