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NASA has awarded Elon Musk’s SpaceX an $843 million contract to design and build a spacecraft that will safely guide the International Space Station back to Earth at the end of its operational life.that the National Aeronautics and Space Administration has taken a significant step towards ensuring the responsible conclusion of the International Space Station’s mission.
Ken Bowersox, NASA’s associate administrator for Space Operations, emphasized the importance of this mission, stating, “Selecting a US Deorbit Vehicle for the International Space Station will help NASA and its international partners ensure a safe and responsible transition in low Earth orbit at the end of station operations.” He added that this decision also supports NASA’s plans for future commercial destinations and allows for the continued use of near-Earth space.
Another key factor in NASA’s decision is the agency’s goal to foster a commercial economy in low-Earth orbit. NASA is collaborating with several private companies to develop commercial space stations that could house NASA astronauts, as well as those from other countries and private citizens, by or before 2030. By setting a firm end date for the ISS, NASA aims to provide certainty to these private companies and their investors.
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