Musk Calls for ISS Deorbiting 'As Soon As Possible'

Elon Musk, SpaceX founder, advocated for the International Space Station's deorbiting 'as soon as possible.' He tweeted that the ISS has served its purpose, offering diminishing returns, and resources should be redirected to Mars exploration. While NASA contracted SpaceX to deorbit the station safely into the Pacific in 2030, Musk proposed an accelerated timeline, aiming for early 2027. This sparked debate, encompassing political and budgetary complexities, as congressional approval is needed to fund the deorbiting process.