International Space Station finishes challenging year as plans are made for its retirement

The International Space Station continues to act as humanity’s outpost in low-Earth orbit, a role that began at the turn of this century. However, the ISS is showing its age and plans are being advanced for its retirement around 2030. Several events on the Station in 2024 underlined just how the ISS program was dealing with several challenges. More

(Source: NASASpaceFlight.com - Dec 28)