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Musk Urges NASA to Decommission ISS by 2027 Amid Safety Concerns

Elon Musk renewed his call to decommission the $150 billion International Space Station by 2027, citing safety concerns after a former NASA engineer revealed multiple cracks and increased leaks in the 26-year-old station, leading to a recent mission delay; NASA plans to deorbit the ISS by 2030.

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ISS Astrobee Robots Tested for Space Debris Capture

NASA is testing Astrobee robots on the ISS, modified with gecko-like adhesive pads to capture space debris up to 6.5 meters in diameter, following a near-miss incident three years ago with a Russian anti-satellite missile.

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Intelsat 33e Breakup Raises Space Debris Concerns

The disintegration of Intelsat 33e satellite into roughly 20 pieces on October 19, 2023, reignites concerns about space debris and the potential for a Kessler Syndrome, highlighting the need for international regulations to prevent catastrophic collisions and service disruptions.

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Veteran Astronaut Returns to Earth as Aging ISS Faces Growing Risks

Don Pettit, NASA's oldest active astronaut, along with two cosmonauts, returned to Earth on September 15th after a 220-day mission aboard the ISS, landing in Kazakhstan; however, the aging space station faces multiple challenges including air leaks and funding shortages, jeopardizing safe deorbit.

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Space Debris Impacts Underscore Risks of Increased Rocket Launches

Debris from a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket re-entered Earth's atmosphere over Europe and landed in Poland, while a Blue Origin New Glenn rocket nose cone washed ashore in the Bahamas this week, highlighting the increasing risk of space debris impacting populated areas due to the rising number of rocket la...

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