They have other launch pads and cosmodromes to launch unmanned supply missions which are also used for boosting. They can launch Soyuz-2 rockets from Vostochny, which they chose because they can still reach the ISS from there with a similar payload to Baikonur. Although they never launched a Progress from Vostochny.
Russia has been pretty reliable for ISS transit ever since they launched the first module for it back in 1998. Despite political bluster, they’ve followed through when needed. Including after we unilaterally decided to decommission to Shuttle with no replacement, leaving Soyuz as the only crew transit option available at all.
A functionial rocket is only half the story. You also need a spacecraft which can be integrated onto said rocket. ESA hasn’t had one of those since the ATV.
This is quite the blow for the iss. This only leaves dragon for crew and boosting which it hasn’t been shown to be fully capable of yet.
They have other launch pads and cosmodromes to launch unmanned supply missions which are also used for boosting. They can launch Soyuz-2 rockets from Vostochny, which they chose because they can still reach the ISS from there with a similar payload to Baikonur. Although they never launched a Progress from Vostochny.
Like everyone else the ISS is learning that Putin isn‘t a reliable partner the hard way. It‘s astonishing how reluctant we are to learn and adapt.
Russia has been pretty reliable for ISS transit ever since they launched the first module for it back in 1998. Despite political bluster, they’ve followed through when needed. Including after we unilaterally decided to decommission to Shuttle with no replacement, leaving Soyuz as the only crew transit option available at all.
I suppose an Ariane 6 could help at least for boosting and cargo. I don’t remember if it is rated for crew flight yet.
A functionial rocket is only half the story. You also need a spacecraft which can be integrated onto said rocket. ESA hasn’t had one of those since the ATV.