ISS's Future Challenges

The ISS, after decades of service, faces significant challenges as it nears the end of its operational life. With increasing atmospheric drag and geopolitical tensions, plans for its deorbiting are set for 2031, potentially leading to a controlled descent into the Pacific Ocean. While the ISS's retirement may create a gap in human presence in space, future endeavors may involve private companies and new space stations, ensuring that exploration continues beyond the ISS era.