Russian Invasion Of Ukraine Could Infringe On Space Program's Neutrality

Ali Velshi reports on the return to Earth of two Russian cosmonauts and an American astronaut from the International Space Station, and note that sanctions on Russia for its invasion of Ukraine could hurt Russia's space program and other terrestrial politics could further complicate traditionally neutral space. 

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[GammaJoLeo]

I'll never understand people trying to OWN land...its a gift to us to use and honor just as space is. Greed needs to be shut down....lets evolve

[hikikomori_trader]

Let me fix your headline: Nations not directly involved in a war should not get involved by placing sanctions or it could impact the ISS

[nathanielanderson]

We should not compromise our convictions when it comes to war crimes.

[johnbrown]

This is why we can’t go into space. We would just take all our BS and greed and fighting to another planet and destroy it just the same.

[buffalobob]

Coming from people who can’t define the difference between a man and a woman??… 😂 😂 😂

[joerogain]

Space the Last Frontier to defeat Evil Empires here on Earth!

[paulabaird]

Politics everywhere. Can't even escape in space.

[noneofyourbeeswax]

The International Space Station is dependent upon the Russian Soyuz module to provide the necessary propulsion to maintain orbit. Without small but regular corrections the orbit of the ISS will decay and it will fall to earth and burn up. Dimitri from Roscosmos has already made threats indicating their ability not only to bring down the ISS by taking their rocket home, but by the timing of it could choose just where it will come down.
I don't doubt that NASA are currently in urgent talks with SpaceX, who are currently the only US outfit with the necessary technology to convey personnel and materials to and from the ISS and that could potentially be utilised to keep the Station on station, so to speak.
I don't think people are taking Dmitri's threats as anything more than rhetoric just now, but it does highlight the parlous state the US are in with their dependence upon Russia.

[ChasingWheelz]

Think they needed a bigger parachute? touch down looked a little rough!

[agronusaagronusa]

why usa love war so much? many people killed just for oil business. its never about ukraine people.😭😭

[CausticLemons]

Please don't bring our petty fighting into space. Leave the border wars here on the ground!

[twilfits]

Shades of MIR. We left an American and 2 Russians in space w limited O2 and no navigation system. They had to propel themselves to Earth w the moon as guide.

[lovelight]

Thank you, Ali! You are doing great work. Thanks to your teams!

[americanproductreview]

Biden needs to learn how to control his anger

[hybridforcesofthegdl]

Brave Ukrainian soldiers and civilians facing Golden Horde invasion, you are all herоes, praying for your victory...
SLAVA UKRAINE🙏❤🙏❤🙏 Stаy strong Ukraine 👏💪🇺🇦🇵🇹🏳❤🏳 Бабушка - настоящая украинка! Низкий поклон. А оккупантам, хлеб с солью не обещаем, а пирожки с мышьяком - всегда пожалуйста!

[markpickett]

We can't live on earth together...how are we going to live in space?

[zoeydeu]

Let's not forget the 3 new Russian cosmonauts that flew up to replace the 2 Russian cosmonauts wore Ukrainian flag colors of yellow and blue as a sign of solidarity :)

[rogerbing]

just remember what happened last time when tax payer money was funding bio labs in other countries.

[davidroberson]

That capsule was dropped from a plane.??? But it was empty.

[SumiOccult]

Thank God. Russians showed big heart. Otherwise Americans had lost their astronaut.