Elon Musk Calls For Deorbiting ISS Within Two Years

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International Space Station

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Elon Musk has called for the deorbiting of the International Space Station (ISS) in two years, several years earlier than its planned retirement in 2030. “It is time to begin preparations for deorbiting the @Space_Station,” Musk wrote on his social media site X on Feb. 20. “It has served its purpose...
Garrett Reim

Based in the Seattle area, Garrett covers the space sector and advanced technologies that are shaping the future of aerospace and defense, including space startups, advanced air mobility and artificial intelligence.

Irene Klotz

Irene Klotz is Senior Space Editor for Aviation Week, based in Cape Canaveral. Before joining Aviation Week in 2017, Irene spent 25 years as a wire service reporter covering human and robotic spaceflight, commercial space, astronomy, science and technology for Reuters and United Press International.

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