US wants Russia's participation in Lunar Gateway despite Roscosmos's skepticism – NASA chief

The United States hopes for a partnership with Russia to develop a space station in lunar orbit despite Russian skepticism about the project and no formal indication that Moscow does not wish to participate in this initiative, said Jim Bridenstein, NASA Administrator. Monday.

WASHINGTON (UrduPoint News / Sputnik – September 24, 2018) The United States looks forward to a partnership with Russia to develop a space station in lunar orbit despite Russian skepticism about the project and no formal indication that Moscow does not want to be part of it. 'effort, NASA administrator Jim Bridenstein, said at the space sector round table Monday.

"The [Lunar] Gateway is in its infancy right now …

and we would like a partnership from Russia, "said Bridenstein. I have not heard anyone at this stage, including Russia, say that they now want to be part of our activities to return to the surface of the moon. "

Bridenstein answered a question about the remarks of Roscosmos leader Dimitry Rogozin, who said on Saturday that Russia would not participate in the Lunar Orbital Bridge with the United States. The project could create its own moon platform.