According to Spacenews, For over two decades, the International Space Station (ISS) has been a cornerstone of human space exploration and scientific discovery. But as its operational life approaches its end in 2030, the focus is shifting towards the new generation of commercial space platforms, ushering in a transformative era for space exploration. The transition to these private sector-driven platforms, developed by companies like Axiom Space, Blue Origin, Sierra Space, and others, presents both challenges and opportunities for the ISS implementation partner community—the engineers, scientists, and small businesses that have been integral to the ISS’s success.