NASA Administrator Bill Nelson stated, "We want to ensure that we don’t just let the ISS get old withering on the vine. We’re looking to the future of America’s leadership in space by supporting a sustainable and robust low-Earth orbit ecosystem through commercial partners." This perspective emphasizes the shift from governmental to commercial entities managing space operations, reflecting a more dynamic and economically viable future in low-Earth orbit.
Experts warn, "The next few years are critical as the window for companies to develop their own space stations is rapidly closing. If we want to keep a human presence in space, aggressive timelines must be met." This stresses the urgency for new ventures to ensure the continuity of human activities in orbit as the ISS retires.
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