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18 days agoNASA Selects SpaceX for $843 Million ISS Deorbit Vehicle Development Contract
NASA has awarded SpaceX a contract worth up to **$843 million** to create the U.S. Deorbit Vehicle (USDV), which is crucial for the planned deorbiting operation of the International Space Station (ISS) by **2030**. This significant contract highlights the increasing reliance on commercial partnerships in space mission operations and the emphasis on safe space debris management.