In 2031, the International Space Station will be deorbited, crashing into the Pacific Ocean, marking its end as an operational spacecraft and space research platform.
The ISS will be deorbited using a SpaceX-built vehicle, ensuring its descent minimizes risks to people and property from space debris.
The challenges of deorbiting are significant, especially as the number of satellites increases. Proper management of their reentry is crucial to prevent risks to the public.
Jonathan McDowell emphasizes the urgency of finite control mechanisms around space debris safety, especially concerning larger satellites that may not disintegrate during atmospheric reentry.
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