NASA Selects International Space Station U.S. Deorbit Vehicle

SpaceX will Develop and Deliver the Necessary Hardware

As NASA transitions from the International Space Station to commercially owned space destinations, the agency is preparing for the safe and responsible deorbit of the ISS in a controlled manner after the end of its operational life in 2030.

“This decision ... supports NASA’s plans for future commercial destinations and allows for the continued use of spa…