SpaceX Wins NASA Contract: American Innovation Soars
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NASA Taps Elon Musk's SpaceX to Bring International Space Station out of Orbit in a Few More Years
In a significant development, NASA has awarded SpaceX an $843 million contract to build the vehicle that will bring the International Space Station (ISS) out of its longtime orbit of Earth when its operating lifespan ends in a few more years.
SpaceX, a privately held company controlled by technology mogul Elon Musk, will build the vehicle that will bring down the space station, but NASA will still oversee the eventual mission.
The ISS, launched in 1998, is expected to be needed to be brought out of orbit by 2030. The station is operated by space agencies from the United States, Europe, Japan, Canada, and Russia. All the countries involved have pledged to operate the station until 2030 except Russia, which has only committed to participate until 2028.
Crews of astronauts have been occupying the space station since 2000.
"The orbital laboratory remains a blueprint for science, exploration, and partnerships in space for the benefit of all," said Ken Bowersox, NASA’s associate administrator for space operations mission directorate.
The contract is another vote of confidence in the technological prowess of SpaceX, a rocket maker based in Hawthorne, California, that Mr. Musk founded in 2002 to explore new frontiers in space. Mr. Musk, 52, then became the driving force behind Tesla, the electric car maker that accounts for most of his estimated fortune of $220 billion.
This move by NASA is a testament to the success of private-public partnerships in space exploration. It also highlights the importance of American innovation and entrepreneurship in the global space industry.
The selection of SpaceX for this critical mission underscores the company's reputation for reliability and efficiency. It also demonstrates the Trump administration's commitment to fostering a competitive and vibrant space industry.
The decision to decommission the ISS is a significant one, marking the end of an era in space exploration. However, it also opens up new opportunities for future missions and the development of new technologies.
As we look forward to the next phase of space exploration, the partnership between NASA and SpaceX serves as a model for how public and private entities can work together to achieve great things.
In conclusion, the awarding of this contract to SpaceX is a significant milestone in the history of space exploration. It underscores the importance of American innovation and entrepreneurship in the global space industry and serves as a testament to the success of private-public partnerships.
Sources:
rumble.com
yahoo.com
theepochtimes.com
In a significant development, NASA has awarded SpaceX an $843 million contract to build the vehicle that will bring the International Space Station (ISS) out of its longtime orbit of Earth when its operating lifespan ends in a few more years.
SpaceX, a privately held company controlled by technology mogul Elon Musk, will build the vehicle that will bring down the space station, but NASA will still oversee the eventual mission.
The ISS, launched in 1998, is expected to be needed to be brought out of orbit by 2030. The station is operated by space agencies from the United States, Europe, Japan, Canada, and Russia. All the countries involved have pledged to operate the station until 2030 except Russia, which has only committed to participate until 2028.
Crews of astronauts have been occupying the space station since 2000.
"The orbital laboratory remains a blueprint for science, exploration, and partnerships in space for the benefit of all," said Ken Bowersox, NASA’s associate administrator for space operations mission directorate.
The contract is another vote of confidence in the technological prowess of SpaceX, a rocket maker based in Hawthorne, California, that Mr. Musk founded in 2002 to explore new frontiers in space. Mr. Musk, 52, then became the driving force behind Tesla, the electric car maker that accounts for most of his estimated fortune of $220 billion.
This move by NASA is a testament to the success of private-public partnerships in space exploration. It also highlights the importance of American innovation and entrepreneurship in the global space industry.
The selection of SpaceX for this critical mission underscores the company's reputation for reliability and efficiency. It also demonstrates the Trump administration's commitment to fostering a competitive and vibrant space industry.
The decision to decommission the ISS is a significant one, marking the end of an era in space exploration. However, it also opens up new opportunities for future missions and the development of new technologies.
As we look forward to the next phase of space exploration, the partnership between NASA and SpaceX serves as a model for how public and private entities can work together to achieve great things.
In conclusion, the awarding of this contract to SpaceX is a significant milestone in the history of space exploration. It underscores the importance of American innovation and entrepreneurship in the global space industry and serves as a testament to the success of private-public partnerships.
Sources:
rumble.com
yahoo.com
theepochtimes.com
