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Elon Musk's SpaceX to Deorbit International Space Station in $843M NASA Contract
Jun 27, 2024, 04:00 AM
NASA has selected Elon Musk's SpaceX to bring the International Space Station out of orbit and into the ocean after its retirement in 2030. SpaceX has been awarded an $843 million contract for this task, with plans to develop a vehicle for the mission. The decision to deorbit the ISS has sparked discussions and reactions within the space community.
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