"Politics can always be in the way, and I think one of the great things about our collaboration in the past is that even when things were politically difficult, we have found ways to work together," Pulham stated. "I think the space program gives us an opportunity to do that. I am always very hopeful for the future."
"Things are difficult today, but they are not impossible," he added. "We still have many great partnerships with Russia."
Collaboration between the US nonprofit organization Space Foundation and the Russian authorities has increased, the nonprofit’s CEO Elliot Pulham said.
"We have been working with the embassy, and I think at least as far as my organization is concerned, our relationship is getting stronger," Pulham stated. "So I am very hopeful about the future."
The CEO added that the United States and Russia currently have a number "great partnerships," particularly in the fields of engine development and science as well as joint projects at the International Space Station.
