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Coverage dated June 26, 2024

NASA taps Elon Musk's SpaceX to bring International Space Station out of orbit in a few more years

Headline from WHEC Rochester

WASHINGTON (AP) — NASA has awarded SpaceX an $843 million contract to build the vehicle that will bring the International Space Station out of its longtime orbit of Earth when its operating lifespan ends in a few more years.

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  1. WHEC Rochester

    NASA taps Elon Musk's SpaceX to bring International Space Station out of orbit in a few more years (opens WHEC Rochester)

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    WHEC Rochester's feed description

    WASHINGTON (AP) — NASA has awarded SpaceX an $843 million contract to build the vehicle that will bring the International Space Station out of its longtime orbit of Earth when its operating lifespan ends in a few more years.

  2. Insider

    The International Space Station is getting the scrap, and Elon Musk's SpaceX is being paid close to $1 billion to do the honors (opens Insider)

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    Insider's feed description

    NASA has tasked Elon Musk's SpaceX with deorbiting the International Space Station as it nears retirement in 2030.

  3. ABC 7 San Francisco

    NASA taps SpaceX to bring International Space Station out of orbit in a few more years (opens ABC 7 San Francisco)

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    ABC 7 San Francisco's feed description

    NASA has awarded SpaceX a contract to build the vehicle that will bring the International Space Station out of its longtime orbit of Earth.

  4. Scientific American

    SpaceX Wins $843-Million NASA Contract to Destroy the International Space Station (opens Scientific American)

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  5. Forbes

    NASA Gives SpaceX $843 Million To Junk The International Space Station (opens Forbes)

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    Forbes's feed description

    NASA has awarded SpaceX a contract to safely deorbit the International Space Station around 2030 using a new "U.S. Deorbit Vehicle."

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