Musk Calls for Early ISS Retirement: "Mars is the Priority Now"
Space.com
Feb 20, 2025
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Summary
Elon Musk advocates for early decommissioning of the ISS, proposing 2026 instead of the official 2030 timeline. He argues resources should be redirected toward Mars missions, with SpaceX positioning itself as a key contractor in both the deorbiting process and future Mars exploration.
Mentioned in this article
Organizations
SpaceX contractor
NASA agency
Key People
Elon Musk CEO
Technologies
deorbit vehicle planned
Facilities
International Space Station space_station
Timeline
Phase: proposal
Target:
2026
Current:
2024-02-20
Official:
2030