Elon Musk calls for ISS shutdown, Sunita Williams says ‘Not the right time...we’re in our prime’

NASA astronaut Sunita Williams opposes Elon Musk’s proposal to deorbit the ISS earlier than planned, emphasizing its crucial scientific contributions. While Musk suggests accelerating the timeline for Mars exploration, Williams highlights the station’s ongoing value and the need for international collaboration. The debate centers on maintaining current research versus focusing on deep-space missions.