Elon Musk expresses ISS safety concerns
Elon Musk, CEO of SpaceX, thinks it's time to say goodbye to the International Space Station (ISS)—suggesting it should be deorbited in the next two years. He says the ISS has "served its purpose" and doesn't see much more value in keeping it around, even though current plans aim for 2030.
Deorbiting ISS might affect ongoing research and global partnerships
If Musk's idea moves forward, ongoing research and global partnerships on the ISS could take a hit. The station is key for microgravity experiments and prepping for future Moon and Mars missions. Ending its run early could pause important discoveries and collaborations.
Musk's push sparks debates on space exploration priorities
Musk is all about focusing on Mars rather than maintaining older projects like the ISS. With SpaceX already building a vehicle to help deorbit the station, his influence on NASA's next steps is clear. His push has sparked fresh debates about how much we should invest in today's missions versus chasing new frontiers.