The International Space Station (ISS) is one of humanity’s most incredible projects. Its first modules were launched into low Earth orbit (about 400 kilometers above the Earth’s surface) in 1998. It travels at a speed of 27,600 kilometers per hour and can accommodate up to 11 astronauts, who conduct invaluable scientific experiments while aboard. However, like any device, vehicle, or structure, it is not immune to the passage of time or wear and tear. Currently weighing 455 tons, equivalent to three Boeing 747 jumbo jets or 500 cars, NASA and other managing agencies have spent years addressing various issues, breakdowns, … Continue reading NASA Commits $843 Million to SpaceX for ISS Deorbit: What Happens Next?