The ISS has been working for more than 22 years, and currently the ISS has at least 4 or more rifts and more than 50 "hidden dangers".
In this regard, Musk called for the rapid abandonment of the International Space Station, and Trump also had this intention.
For a while, the two astronauts who had been waiting for more than 9 months couldn't help but speak out...
American astronauts were stranded in space for nine months
In June 2024, American astronauts Williams and Wilmore, with the expectations of countless people, embarked on their seemingly ordinary journey to space.
They took the "starliner", originally thinking of walking in space in a dashing way, performing an eight-day mission and returning triumphantly, who would have expected that this time, they embarked on a bumpy road full of accidents.
Not long after the mission began, bad news followed, first the Starliner's thrusters failed, and then a helium leak was discovered.
This can make the staff on the ground anxious, because as soon as these two problems arise, the "Starliner" will not be able to return as originally planned, and the two astronauts will have to be stranded on the International Space Station.
Moreover, because of the change of president of the United States, the rescue plan has been postponed, and the safety of the two astronauts has suddenly become the focus of attention all over the world.
Long-term weightlessness will continue to lose bodily functions, the face will become haggard, and space radiation will always threaten their health.
Take Williams as an example, after staying in space for a long time, he has lost weight to an "awl face", and as soon as the photo was released, there was an uproar in the outside world, and everyone was particularly worried about his physical condition.
Fortunately, after Trump took office, things have made some new progress, Trump said that he would quickly pick up the two astronauts stranded on the International Space Station, and also ordered the mission to be completed by March 19.
As soon as the news came out, everyone breathed a sigh of relief and felt that there was hope for the astronauts to return home.
However, just after Trump released this statement, Musk immediately suggested abandoning the space station and investing resources in Mars exploration, what does this mean, Musk doesn't plan to care about the two astronauts stranded on the space station?
Abandoning the ISS?
Actually, no, Musk means to bring the astronauts back, but no longer conduct in-depth research on the ISS, and there is a reason why Musk has such a proposal.
The International Space Station, which began construction in 1998 and has been in operation for 27 years now, has been working diligently in space for so many years, making great contributions to the cause of human space research.
But you must know that in the complex and dangerous environment of space, even the most powerful "veteran" will inevitably have various situations.
Space junk and solar radiation, like two troublesome spirits that cannot be shaken off, have been plaguing the International Space Station.
Space junk is rampage through space, and no one knows when it will crash into the space station and give it a "surprise attack", and solar radiation is like an invisible knife, eroding the various equipment of the space station little by little.
As early as 2018, researchers found that there was a gas leak on the International Space Station, but fortunately, the problem was discovered in time, and everyone quickly found a way to deal with it.
But in 2020, NASA found the air leak problem again, and this time it also tried to fix it, but in the end, it only temporarily stopped the air leak, and it couldn't solve the problem at all.
As the days passed, the air leakage problem has not been solved, but has become more and more serious, according to statistics, more than 1.1 kilograms of air are leaking out of the ISS every day!
This is not a small amount, and if it continues like this, the lives of astronauts will be in suspense.
In addition to the air leakage, the components on the ISS are aging badly, and many of the equipment is of the age when it is time to retire.
After careful inspection, it was found that there were 4 cracks on the space station and 50 hidden dangers, and in the face of such a situation, the famous Musk could not sit still, and he directly suggested abandoning the ISS.
However, as soon as Musk's proposal came out, it was strongly opposed by astronaut Williams.
Williams said that although he was trapped on the space station, it was because of this that he had a deep affection for the space station, and he felt that the International Space Station, although there were many problems, still had great scientific value.
So Williams directly rejected Musk's offer to let him come back, expressing his willingness to continue to work on the space station.
For Musk and Williams' respective shouts, everyone is talking, how should the United States decide the future direction of the International Space Station?
However, just when the US International Space Station was in deep trouble and troubles, on the other side of the earth, China's "Tiangong" space station was rapidly rising...
The rise of China's "Heavenly Palace".
Since its completion in 2022, China's Tiangong space station has been running steadily for more than three years like a bright new star in space.
The power of the "Tiangong" space station is not only reflected in the running time, but also in the wide range of scientific research fields it has set foot in, such as life sciences and microgravity physics, which sound lofty and cutting-edge fields, are all under its "control".
Not only that, China's "Tiangong" has also taken solid steps in international cooperation, and signed a cooperation agreement with Pakistan on astronaut selection and training.
The life of the International Space Station is in jeopardy due to various problems, and the "Heavenly Palace" is rising with a new attitude.
If China can really take over the banner of space scientific research after the retirement of the International Space Station, then China will assume greater responsibility in the field of space exploration.
This is not only a test of China's aerospace strength, but also a contribution to the cause of space exploration for all mankind.
From the predicament faced by the International Space Station, we can deeply feel that space exploration is really difficult and complex.
Space junk, solar radiation, and various equipment failures are like hurdles that are difficult to overcome, and this is when the importance of strengthening cooperation between countries is highlighted.
There is a limit to the power of one person, and in the face of such a grand undertaking as space exploration, countries can only work together to meet these challenges.
The success of China's "Tiangong" has provided new possibilities for this kind of international cooperation, and it is like an open platform for all countries to participate in space research and share the results.
Looking forward to the future of human space exploration, we should work together to explore the mysteries of the universe with an open and inclusive attitude.
Only by making concerted efforts can we go further on the road of space exploration and ultimately benefit all mankind.
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