Musk's call to retire ISS could shift the balance of power in space
Retiring the station before Nasa's intended 2030 date would leave China as the only nation with a fully operational space station in low-Earth orbit
ExclusiveNasa Gateway space station to be 'launch point from Moon to Mars'
Officials tell The National that platform to be built as stepping stone for further space exploration
Russia risks being left out in the cold as space station exit looms
Sanctions and a shrinking workforce are making it harder for Russia to sustain its space ambitions
