NASA has awarded SpaceX an $843 million contract to develop a US Deorbit Vehicle

 NASA has awarded SpaceX an $843 million contract to develop a US Deorbit Vehicle. This vehicle is intended to safely deorbit the International Space Station (ISS) by 2030, ensuring a controlled descent to Point Nemo in the Pacific Ocean. The ISS, which has been operational since 2000 and weighs around 430,000 kilograms, will be deorbited in a controlled manner to ensure a safe transition after its operational life​ (Testbook)​. This contract highlights NASA's commitment to safe and responsible space operations and SpaceX's growing role in critical space missions.