The End of an Era: The ISS and the Dawn of Commercial Space Stations
The International Space Station (ISS) is nearing its end. Learn about the transition to commercial space stations and the future of human spaceflight.
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The End of an Era: The ISS and the Dawn of Commercial Space Stations
The International Space Station (ISS), a marvel of international cooperation and human ingenuity, is nearing the end of its illustrious career. By 2030, this iconic structure will be deorbited, its remnants vaporizing as they plunge into Earth's atmosphere. As the ISS fades into history, a new era of commercial space stations is poised to take its place. A Legacy of Scientific Discovery For over two decades, the ISS has served as a platform for groundbreaking scientific research. Astronauts aboard the station have conducted experiments in fields ranging from biology and materials science to astrophysics and human physiology. These investigations have yielded invaluable insights into the effects of microgravity on the human body, the development of new medicines, and the fundamental laws of the universe. A New Frontier: Commercial Space Stations As the ISS nears the end of its operational life, NASA and private companies are working to develop a new generation of commercial space stati…
