As the International Space Station (ISS) approaches its planned decommissioning around 2030, experts are discussing how to preserve its historical and cultural legacy. The Smithsonian National Air and Space Museum recently hosted a panel with space officials, curators, and astronauts to address what artifacts should be saved from the station. The discussion highlights the challenge of preserving a massive, complex structure that has enabled continuous human presence in space for over 25 years.
Background
The International Space Station has been continuously occupied by humans since 2000, serving as a unique platform for scientific research and international cooperation in space. Its planned decommissioning around 2030 raises important questions about preserving space heritage.
- Source
- Ars Technica
- Published
- May 23, 2026 at 01:59 AM
- Score
- 7.0 / 10