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 for the International Space Station in the coming years?

• To deorbit it

• To expand its operations

• To move it to a different orbit

• To sell it to a private company

How much is NASA paying the company to build the deorbit vehicle?

• $750 million

• $500 million

• $843 million

• $1 billion

What is the current status of the ISS retirement plan?

• It will be retired in 2025

• It has been postponed indefinitely

• It is scheduled for next year

• The exact timeline is unclear

Who are NASA's partners in the ISS project?

• Only European Space Agency

• Only SpaceX

• Four international partners

• Only Russian Space Agency

By what year does NASA want SpaceX to complete the deorbit vehicle?

• 2025

• 2027

• 2031

• 2029