All good things must come to an end: The International Space Station to retire by 2030

All good things must come to an end. After nearly three decades of groundbreaking science and exploration, International Space Station (ISS) is set to retire by the end of 2030.

Curious about what happens next? Tune into 'Are We There Yet?' hosted by space journalist Brendan Byrne. This podcast delves into the future of space exploration, from human missions to deep space to probes in our solar system.

In the episode After the International Space Station Retires, What Comes Next? Byrne interviews ISS space operations director Robyn Gatens. They discuss ISS' decades-rich history, its current contributions, and the exciting future of space exploration. Gatens emphasises that we are in the 'golden era' of ISS, with many breakthroughs still emerging. She highlights the ongoing efforts to maximise the space station's potential through 2030 and beyond.


Gatens shares insights on the transition to commercially-owned and -operated space stations, and expresses optimism about multiple commercial platforms in low-Earth orbit. Aerospace companies, such as Axiom Space, are working to develop commercial space stations to replace ISS.

For anyone passionate about space, this episode is a must- listen. Watch... well, listen to this space.