Greetings, Two things to keep in mind. NASA (USA) is one of 20 plus countries that have a direct interest in the ISS.
Second, the MIR space station was orginally intended to have a 5 year life span. It ended up flying for 15 years. 73 Armando N8IGJ >Date: Thu, 20 Aug 2009 12:39:40 -0700 (PDT) >From: MM <[email protected]> >Subject: [amsat-bb] Don't Fly SuitSat2 to ISS >To: [email protected] >Message-ID: <[email protected]> >Content-Type: text/plain; charset=utf-8 >The International Space Station will be retired in 20015-2016. >We do not have much time left, before NASA pulls the plug! _______________________________________________ Sent via [email protected]. Opinions expressed are those of the author. Not an AMSAT-NA member? Join now to support the amateur satellite program! Subscription settings: http://amsat.org/mailman/listinfo/amsat-bb
