NASA and the Aerospace Safety Advisory Panel are raising alarms about growing risks to the International Space Station due to structural damage, air leaks, and looming budget cuts. With SpaceX developing a deorbit vehicle, officials stress that the ISS may face an uncontrolled descent unless immediate funding and action are secured. Elon Musk’s call for an earlier deorbit adds urgency to this pivotal moment for space safety. -Thinking of buying a Starlink? Use my link to support the show. Subscribe to the Newsletter. Join the Chat @ GeekNews.Chat Email Todd or follow him on Facebook. Like and Follow Geek News Central’s Facebook Page. Download the Audio Show File New YouTube Channel – Beyond the Office Support my Show Sponsor: Best Godaddy Promo Codes $11.99 – For a New Domain Name cjcfs3geek $6.99 a month Economy Hosting (Free domain, professional email, and SSL certificate for the 1st year.) Promo Code: cjcgeek1h $12.99 a month Managed WordPress Hosting (Free domain, professional email, and SSL certificate for the 1st year.) Promo Code: cjcgeek1w Support the show by becoming a Geek News Central Insider Full Summary: In episode 1816 of Geek News Central, host Todd Cochran discusses alarming concerns NASA and the Aerospace Safety Advisory Panel raised regarding the International Space Station (ISS). The episode opens with the lead story about the ISS facing increasing risks due to structural damage, air leaks, and proposed budget cuts. It highlights SpaceX’s development of a deorbit vehicle and emphasizes the risk of an uncontrolled descent of the ISS without immediate funding. Cochrane notes that during an Aerospace Safety Advisory Panel meeting, it was stated that the ISS has entered the riskiest period of its existence. He mentions ongoing issues with leaks in the Zarya module, a long-known problem, and expresses skepticism about whether the concerns in the report might be overstated. He stresses the importance of safety for astronauts onboard and cites significant financial investments by NASA for ISS operations and crew transportation. After welcoming listeners to the episode, Cochrane promotes the support of GoDaddy, offering exclusive deals for those interested in starting a website or podcast, and encourages listeners to subscribe to the pod