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Detailed explanation-1: -Russia has decided to quit the International Space Station (ISS) after 2024 and focus on creating its own orbital outpost, according to the newly-appointed chief of the country’s space agency.

Detailed explanation-2: -Russia has decided to quit the International Space Station “after 2024", the newly-appointed chief of Moscow’s space agency told President Vladimir Putin on Tuesday.

Detailed explanation-3: -Washington: Russia’s announcement this week that it will leave the International Space Station “after 2024” raises critical questions about the outpost’s future viability. Here’s what you should know about Moscow’s decision, and the potential effect on one of the last remaining examples of US-Russia cooperation.

Detailed explanation-4: -Russia plans to leave the International Space Station after 2024 NASA and other international partners hope to keep the space station running until 2030. Meanwhile, Russia says it will focus on building its own orbiting outpost.

Detailed explanation-5: -WASHINGTON - NASA and Roscosmos reiterated that they expect to continue operations of the International Space Station after 2024 as NASA continues to push for an extension to 2030.