Putin says first segment of Russian space station 'should be' placed into orbit in 2027

Russian President Vladimir Putin said on Thursday that the first segment of the new space station that Moscow plans to construct to replace the ISS should be in orbit by 2027, despite recent setbacks. Russia previously announced its intention to withdraw from the International Space Station (ISS), where its cosmonauts are permanently stationed and the country plays a key role.
The creation of a new Russian orbital space station has instead been announced as the main priority for the space agency Roscosmos. The ISS, a model of international cooperation mainly between the United States and Russia, began in 1988 and was due to be decommissioned in 2024. However NASA estimates it can continue to operate until 2030.