SpaceX Wins $843 Million Deal to Push International Space Station into Earth's Orbit for Destruction After 2030 Retirement
After more than 24 years of continuous human presence and scientific research aboard the International Space Station (ISS), NASA has selected SpaceX to develop a vehicle that will ensure the station's safe deorbiting when it reaches the end of its operational life in the next decade. This significant contract, valued at up to $843 million, marks a pivotal step towards responsibly concluding the ISS program and transitioning to new commercial space habitats. The ISS, a symbol of international cooperation, is a collaborative effort involving 15 countries and five space agencies: NASA (United States), Roscosmos (Russia), JAXA (Japan), ESA (Europe), and CSA (Canada). While Europe, Japan, Canada, and the U.S. are committed to maintaining operations through 2030, Russia has confirmed its participation until at least 2028. Despite differing timelines, all five agencies share the responsibility for the safe deorbiting of the ISS. NASA announced on Wednesday that SpaceX had bee...
