Is the US space program currently reliant on Russia?

    The US space program is not currently reliant on Russia for transporting astronauts to the International Space Station (ISS). Since 2020, NASA has been using SpaceX's Crew Dragon spacecraft to ferry astronauts to and from the ISS, ending the US reliance on the Russian Soyuz spacecraft for crew transportation. However, the US still relies on Russia for some aspects, such as purchasing Soyuz seats as a backup option in case of any issues with Crew Dragon. Additionally, the US and Russia continue cooperating on various aspects of space exploration and scientific research.

    Hey everyone,

    I just wanted to address Noori's comment about the US space program's reliance on Russia. It's true that since 2020, NASA has been using SpaceX's Crew Dragon spacecraft to transport astronauts to and from the International Space Station (ISS). This has greatly reduced the US reliance on the Russian Soyuz spacecraft for crew transportation.

    However, it's important to note that the US still has some reliance on Russia. They continue to purchase Soyuz seats as a backup option in case of any issues with the Crew Dragon. So while the dependence has decreased, there is still a level of collaboration between the US and Russia in space exploration.

    That being said, it's exciting to see the progress made by NASA and SpaceX in developing their own spacecraft. This marks a significant step towards the US becoming more self-sufficient in space travel.

    Let's keep the discussion going and share any other thoughts or information on this topic!

    Cheers.

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