NASA prepares for Roscosmos chief's visit underway despite criticism in Washington

Preparations for the visit by head of the Russia’s Roscosmos Space Corporation Dmitry Rogozin to the US continue in spite of criticism from officials in Washington, NASA spokeswoman Megan Powers has said, TASS reports.

"Planning for a potential visit by the Director-General [of Roscomos Dmitry Rogozin] is still underway," the Politiconewspaper quotes her as saying.

"The U.S./Russian relationship in space dates back to the 1970s," she stressed. "NASA has historically invited the head of the Russian space agency to visit the United States. Following this precedent, and Administrator Bridenstine’s October visit to Russia to participate in crew launch activities to the International Space Station, NASA invited the Director-General of Roscosmos to visit NASA facilities in the United States and discuss our ongoing space-related cooperation."