Elon Musk calls for 'deorbiting' International Space Station to prioritize Mars missions

Billionaire Elon Musk suggested scrapping the International Space Station sooner, stating it has served its purpose and proposing de-orbiting in 2 years. NASA announced SpaceX will develop a de-orbit vehicle for the space station’s controlled de-orbit after its operational life ends in 2030. Retired astronaut Leroy Chiao emphasized the station’s importance for Mars missions, while Musk criticized former ISS Commander Mogensen for rejecting claims of political reasons for astronauts being stranded.

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