NASA & SpaceX Join Forces to Safely Deorbit the ISS: Historic $843M Contract Explained!

In a groundbreaking move, NASA has awarded SpaceX an $843 million contract to develop the "US Deorbit Vehicle." This specialized spacecraft will dock with the International Space Station (ISS) in 2029 and guide it through a controlled reentry to Earth, culminating in a safe ocean splashdown in 2030. Join us as we delve into the details of this monumental mission, explore why NASA chose to deorbit the ISS, and what this means for the future of space exploration and commercial space stations.
Ken Bowersox, NASA’s associate administrator for Space Operations, emphasizes the mission’s significance for the safe and responsible transition in low Earth orbit and NASA’s future commercial plans. Learn about the aging infrastructure of the ISS, the complexities of alternative options, and why SpaceX's innovative technology and rockets like the Falcon 9 and Dragon XL are pivotal to this mission.
Stay tuned for insights into the bidding process, the flexibility of the contract, and the strategic choices behind this collaboration. This video provides a comprehensive overview of how NASA and SpaceX are shaping the future of space operations and commercial endeavors in low-Earth orbit.
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Museum be alot better for it

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Yes, I suppose it counts as a piece of history.

[@RussellKellett-fl3lz]

Waste all of that material is wastefull

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It would really be very good if that material can be put to use and reused. Let's hope they can be creative with the remains. Thanks for comment.

[@RussellKellett-fl3lz]

Throwing away the iss is not going to clean up space

[@RussellKellett-fl3lz]

How is removing the iss going to clean up space