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As of September 2026, humanity has two continuously crewed space stations: China’s Tiangong, occupied without interruption since 2022, and the International Space Station. If the ISS retires around 2030 before replacement stations are ready, Tiangong could become the only permanently inhabited outpost in Earth orbit.

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Tiangong and the ISS sustain continuous occupation today. Whether that remains a two-station minimum after ISS retirement depends on crew operations, not just commercial launch dates. The post As of September 2026, humanity has two continuo…

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    As of September 2026, humanity has two continuously crewed space stations: China’s Tiangong, occupied without interruption since 2022, and the International Space Station. If the ISS retires around 2030 before replacement stations are ready, Tiangong could become the only permanently inhabited outpost in Earth orbit.