Russia to stop using orbiting laboratory in 2020 , deputy prime minister says . Russia said it does not plan to use the International Space Station beyond 2020 , casting a shadow on U.S. plans to continue cooperation with the country and extend the life of the orbiting laboratory until at least 2024 . Comment: NASA says it has not received notification , notes longstanding cooperation .
Russia to stop using orbiting laboratory in 2020 , deputy prime minister says . Comment: NASA says it has not received notification , notes longstanding cooperation .