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US says Russia exit from Space Station 'unfortunate'

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The United States voices regret over Russia's announcement that it will exit the International Space Station after 2024. "It's an unfortunate development given the critical scientific work performed at the ISS, the valuable professional collaboration our space agencies have had over the years, and especially in light of our renewed agreement on space-flight cooperation," State Department spokesperson Ned Price tells reporters. SOUNDBITE

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