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Elon Musk's Bold Proposal: Deorbiting the ISS Sooner
The retirement of the International Space Station (ISS) has been a topic of discussion among space enthusiasts and policymakers alike. Recently, SpaceX CEO Elon Musk added a provocative twist to this conversation, suggesting that the ISS should be deorbited three years earlier than planned. This article explores Musk’s rationale behind the proposed early retirement, the responses from key political figures, and the implications for the future of space exploration.