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.