As of November 2, the International Space Station (ISS) has continually supported human habitation for 25 years, making it a significant accomplishment in space exploration. However, the station is nearing the end of its useful life due to outdated infrastructure and ongoing problems like air leaks. ARTICLE CONTINUES BELOW VIDEO

By the end of 2030, plans are in place to retire the ISS and enable its deorbit, ending an era in which astronauts from all over the world have lived and worked in this special setting.

A collaborative project involving multiple global space agencies, such as the US-based National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA), Russia’s Roscosmos, the European Space Agency (ESA), the Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency, and the Canadian Space Agency, the ISS has bee

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