Indian Polity & Governance·Amendments
International Space Station — Amendments
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| Amendment | Year | Description | Impact |
|---|---|---|---|
| ISS Partnership Extension Agreement | 2010 | Extended ISS operations from 2015 to at least 2020, later extended to 2024 and potentially 2030. This extension required consensus among all partners and demonstrated the partnership's commitment to long-term cooperation. | Enabled continued international cooperation in space and provided stability for long-term research programs and commercial partnerships |
| Commercial Crew Integration Protocol | 2014 | Established framework for integrating commercial crew vehicles (SpaceX Dragon and Boeing Starliner) into ISS operations, representing a shift toward public-private partnerships in space. | Reduced dependence on Russian Soyuz vehicles and demonstrated new models for international space cooperation involving commercial entities |