NASA plans to retire ISS by end of 2030

11 April 2022
According to newly released plans, NASA expects to decommission the International Space Station (ISS) by 2030. The ISS is expected to make a splash upon its return to Earth. According to NASA’s ISS Transition Report, the ISS would dive into the depths of the South Pacific Ocean, around Point Nemo, when its activities are extended by the end of 2030.
NASA PLAN
According to NASA, the ISS re-entry fire will provide the final push to lower the ISS as far as possible and ensure a safe atmospheric entry.
- Commercially managed space stations, according to NASA, will take the place of the ISS as a venue for collaboration and scientific research.
- “As a breakthrough scientific platform in microgravity, the International Space Station is entering its third and most productive decade,” said Robyn Gatens, director of the ISS at NASA Headquarters.
- “On a technological and financial level, the private sector may create and operate commercial low-Earth orbit destinations with NASA’s assistance. We’re looking forward to sharing our lessons learned and operating experience with the private sector to help them construct safe, dependable, and cost-effective space destinations, “NASA’s director of commercial space, Phil McAlister, stated.
- NASA expects to retire the International Space Station (ISS) at the end of 2030, according to recently revealed plans, after which the ISS is expected to make a splash when it falls to Earth.
- According to NASA’s ISS Transition Report, the ISS would dive into the depths of the South Pacific Ocean, around Point Nemo, when its activities are extended by the end of 2030.
- According to NASA, the ISS re-entry fire will provide the final push to lower the ISS as far as possible and ensure a safe atmospheric entry.
- Commercially managed space stations, according to NASA, will take the place of the ISS as a venue for collaboration and scientific research.
- “As a breakthrough scientific platform in microgravity, the International Space Station is entering its third and most productive decade,” said Robyn Gatens, director of the ISS at NASA Headquarters.
“On a technological and financial level, the private sector can create and operate commercial low-Earth orbit destinations with NASA’s assistance. “We’re happy to share our lessons learned and operating experience with the commercial sector to help them establish safe, dependable, and cost-effective space destinations,” said the agency.