https://www.cnet.com/news/nasa-chief-says-international-space-station-wont-go-away-without-a-backup-plan/ > If you're worried that the International Space Station might vanish because the Trump administration plans to defund it, don't stress; it'll be around. Or at least parts of it.   > NASA administrator Jim Bridenstine says the US won't let go of the ISS without a backup plan, according to The Verge. Specifically, Bridenstein says private companies are very interested in taking over.