Russia has announced that it will pull out of involvement in the International Space Station in 2024 and proceed with a previous decision to build a space station of its own.
The move will end co-operation in orbit aboard the ISS that began in 1998, the Russians rejecting a US effort to extend Moscow's involvement in the space station until 2030.
Reporter Stuart Smith with more from Moscow:
IN: "It's a surprise…."
OUT: "…officially pull out"
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[TAG] And a reminder that Stuart Smith reports from Moscow within the Kremlin's reporting restrictions.