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Musk Calls for ISS Retirement, Citing Mars Focus After Trump-Era Funding

Elon Musk wants the International Space Station to shut down. He suggests focusing on Mars missions instead. He thinks the ISS is old and costly. NASA plans to deorbit the ISS by 2030. Some support Musk's Mars vision. Others worry about losing ISS research and partnerships. A gradual shift is a suggested solution. The debate continues.

Space Race Heats Up: NASA, ISRO, and Others Gear Up for Ambitious Missions to Moon, Mars, and Beyond in 2025+

In 2025, space exploration enters a new era with missions to the Moon, Mars, and beyond, led by NASA, ISRO, ESA, JAXA, and private companies. These missions aim to advance scientific knowledge, paving the way for human exploration and technological innovation. From lunar landers to interplanetary explorers, these missions will redefine humanity's place in the cosmos.

Bezos-Backed Climate Satellite Mission Ends Prematurely After Spacecraft Failure OR Methane-Tracking Satellite, Funded by Bezos, Lost in Space After Technical Malfunctions

A satellite backed by billionaire Amazon founder Jeff Bezos has been lost in space while carrying out an important climate change mission, New Zealand officials said Wednesday. Amazon founder Bezos pumped more than US$100 million into the project through his philanthropic Earth Fund.

Astronaut Shubhanshu Shukla to Connect with Indian Students, ISRO Scientists from Space Station

Indian astronaut Shubhanshu Shukla will interact with ISRO students and scientists from the International Space Station. The interaction will occur via ham radio on Friday. This event is part of the ARISS program. It aims to promote STEM education. The session will take place at the U R Rao Satellite Centre in Bengaluru.