Russia Plans to Recycle Its Old ISS Module for a New Space Station

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Source: Jalopnik
Russia Plans to Recycle Its Old ISS Module for a New Space Station
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Russia plans to recycle its aging half of the ISS to form the core of a new space station called ROS, after the current ISS is decommissioned post-2030. The decision follows economic setbacks and geopolitical issues, with concerns about the structural integrity and biological hazards of the Russian modules. The new station aims to maintain collaboration with India and continue orbiting in a similar path as the ISS.

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