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Musk Urges ISS Decommissioning by 2027 Amid Safety Concerns

6/14/2025

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Elon Musk is urging for the decommissioning of the International Space Station (ISS) by 2027, citing alarming structural concerns highlighted by ex-NASA engineer Casey Handmer. With the ISS, which has been in operation since 1998, grappling with maintenance challenges like pressure leaks, Musk's call for an earlier deorbit adds urgency to NASA's planned retirement by 2030.

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Elon Musk is urging for the decommissioning of the International Space Station (ISS) by 2027, citing alarming structural concerns highlighted by ex-NASA engineer Casey Handmer. With the ISS, which has been in operation since 1998, grappling with maintenance challenges like pressure leaks, Musk's call for an earlier deorbit adds urgency to NASA's planned retirement by 2030.