Let's see, we have another piece of JEM coming next, followed by Node 3 with the Cupola attached. After that, I see there's some Russian hardware scheduled for delivery on-board final Shuttle flights. For a 2011 launch, I know the Russians have been funding a new major module for delivery and docking to their station side.
Beyond that, I know the Russians had planned a couple more modules for their side of the station and I read somewhere that Putin said they plan on adding additional solar arrays, but I have no confirmation on these. Additionally, I read that the U.K. might want in by contributing two habitation modules on the U.S. side attached to Node 3. There is also the question of China participating on the Russian side, among other rumors of further ISS expansion.
So, I ask all of you. Do you think the ISS will expand beyond 2011? If so, by whom and what?
Beyond that, I know the Russians had planned a couple more modules for their side of the station and I read somewhere that Putin said they plan on adding additional solar arrays, but I have no confirmation on these. Additionally, I read that the U.K. might want in by contributing two habitation modules on the U.S. side attached to Node 3. There is also the question of China participating on the Russian side, among other rumors of further ISS expansion.
So, I ask all of you. Do you think the ISS will expand beyond 2011? If so, by whom and what?
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