The attitude control (Russian) modules and energy generation (USA) modules are getting very old, and showing signs of their age more every day. We've accomplish

The attitude control (Russian) modules and energy generation (USA) modules are getting very old, and showing signs of their age more every day. We've accomplished the mission of the ISS many times over, and to keep it aloft would essentially mean building a new one - exactly what they're doing with the Artemis Gateway. It's had a great run, and I'm among many who will be devastated when they finally deorbit it, but it's necessary at this point.