Leaving the ISS
Reading JimO's article about Russia taking over the ISS if the US would let it go.
2 questions:
Could Russia take it over?
Could the US let it go?
Somehow, if Russia finds partners, maybe....
Talking about leaving a program before it is completed: I wonder what that would mean for any later space program.
Low Earth Orbit isn't sexy? Well, the Moon won't be very sexy after a while, either. Neither will be Mars.
It's all in the novelty, satisfying our curiosity. Inevitably, wherever we go to stay, the appeal will be soon gone.
Raoul