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Who secured an $843M NASA contract to develop a spacecraft to deorbit the ISS?

ANone of these
BSpaceY
CChinese astronauts
DSpaceX

Explanation

– SpaceX secured an $843 million NASA contract to develop a spacecraft responsible for deorbiting the International Space Station (ISS) at the end of its operational life.
– The ISS is expected to be decommissioned in the early 2030s, requiring a controlled deorbit process to ensure safe disposal.
– SpaceX has become a central partner for NASA across numerous crewed and cargo missions in recent years.
– The deorbit vehicle will be responsible for guiding the ISS safely into the atmosphere for controlled destruction over a remote ocean area.

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  • Topic: June 2025
  • Subtopic: Current Affairs - June 2025
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