NASA plans to use its International Space Station for one more decade before crashing it into the Pacific Ocean in 2031.
it plans to extend operations of the International Space Station until 2030 after which it plans to retire the station and crash it into a remote region of the Pacific Ocean commonly known as Point Nemo.
The space station, which has served as a hub for research and technological development since it was launched in 2000, has housed more than 200 astronauts from 19 different countries.NASA says the empty space will be taken over by the private sector. Commercially operated space platforms are expected to replace the ISS.
"The report we have delivered to Congress describes, in detail, our comprehensive plan for ensuring a smooth transition to commercial destinations after retirement of the International Space Station in 2030," NASA continued.was published by NASA last month, and outlines plans for the ISS deorbit and eventual crash towards Earth, which would occur in January 2031.
"This third decade is one of results, building on our successful global partnership to verify exploration and human research technologies to support deep space exploration, continue to return medical and environmental benefits to humanity, and lay the groundwork for a commercial future in low-Earth orbit.
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