Summary

Elon Musk has called for the International Space Station (ISS) to be deorbited “as soon as possible,” suggesting a two-year timeline instead of NASA’s planned 2030 retirement.

His statement has sparked political backlash, particularly from Sen. Ted Cruz, who supports the ISS. NASA and international partners prefer keeping the ISS operational.

Musk’s push appears tied to redirecting NASA funding toward Mars exploration, potentially challenging plans for private space stations.

This move could further centralize US space efforts around SpaceX, impacting commercial space competition.

  • @RagingSnarkasm
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    1032 days ago

    I recommend that Elon Musk be deorbited ASAP

    And by “deorbited” I mean “take away his Ketamine”.

    • @[email protected]
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      122 days ago

      As a part of this deorbiting idea, I would suggest removing his orbitofrontal cortex. Although, with all the shit he is dribbling… I’m not so sure that he has one.

    • Pistcow
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      42 days ago

      I’d be fine if we put him in the orbit of the sun.

        • Pistcow
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          21 day ago

          Harumpf I realized that as I hit submit. I mean like reeeaaly close. Wait, same thing. Ok, launch the fucker into the sun.

      • @RagingSnarkasm
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        22 days ago

        Not sure what the sun ever did to you to deserve that, but I find that to be too harsh (on the sun).

    • Chozo
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      12 days ago

      No no, don’t take it away from him. In fact, he’s been such a good boy lately, he deserves extra. A lot extra.