alt Hacker NewsI would call the ISS a permanent station.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/International_Space_Station#:~...
> It is made of non-replaceable parts
Every part of the ISS is replaceable if you want to.
> it only has very limited life support supplies on board (month scale)
I still don't see why self-sustainability is a part of being "permanent".
> I would call the ISS a permanent station.
Since the ISS end of life is scheduled for 2030 - just four years from now - I really would not call it "permanent". Even if gets a few years reprieve, that's quite temporary.
> Every part of the ISS is replaceable if you want to.
There comes a point with buildings and with space stations where tearing down and completely replacing them is a better and cheaper option than repairing or extending them. The ISS is nearing that point.