SpaceX wins contract to bring International Space Station out of orbit in a few more years

NASA plans to deorbit the International Space Station (ISS) in the coming years, with a contract worth $843 million awarded to a company to build the necessary vehicle. The exact timeline for the ISS's retirement is not yet clear, but NASA and its international partners are working towards this goal. SpaceX is expected to complete the deorbit vehicle by 2029.

What is NASA's plan regarding the International Space Station in the coming years?

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How much is NASA planning to pay the company to build the D orbit vehicle?

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What do NASA and its partners plan to do with the International Space Station eventually?

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What is unclear about the retirement of the International Space Station?

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By what year does NASA want SpaceX to finish building the D orbit vehicle?

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