Russia's state space corporation Roscosmos said on Friday that it signed a deal with U.S. space agency NASA regarding integrated crew flights on Russian and American crewed transport vehicles, adding that the agreement would facilitate exploring space for peaceful purposes.

NASA said Friday it would resume flights to the International Space Station with Russia.

"To ensure continued safe operations of the International Space Station, protect the lives of astronauts and ensure continuous US presence in space, NASA will resume integrated crews on US crew spacecraft and the Russian Soyuz," NASA said in a statement.