Elon Musk, CEO of SpaceX, has called for the early deorbiting of the International Space Station (ISS), stating its utility has diminished. He suggests that preparations should begin soon, potentially as early as two years from now, despite NASA's existing plan to work with SpaceX on a US Deorbit Vehicle by 2030. Musk's comments raise questions about his relationship with NASA and the scientific community, given the ISS's critical role in microgravity research, which is essential for future manned missions to Mars.
It is time to begin preparations for deorbiting the space station. It has served its purpose. There is very little incremental utility.
I recommend 2 years from now.
The decision is up to the President, but my recommendation is as soon as possible.
Despite its old age... the ISS has served and still serves an extremely important function.
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