The U.S. Department of defense has made the Russian Federation the list of countries with whom it is forbidden interaction during space launches. This follows from amendments to the rules of procurement in the defense sector received at the hands of Last news . It is clarified that the decision will start to operate on 31 December 2022. It is noted that the new limits are also imposed " regarding satellites and launchers for the provision of services on launching of satellites, however, these limits will not be used to triggers committed before 31 December 2022 ". <span style="color:darkgray