NASA and SpaceX Collaborate on ISS Deorbit Mission

New details reveal the complex plan and future of private space stations post-ISS era.

NASA awarded SpaceX an $843 million contract to develop a deorbit vehicle for the ISS.
The deorbit vehicle will be a modified version of SpaceX's Cargo Dragon, featuring significant enhancements.
The ISS deorbit mission is scheduled for 2030, with a controlled splashdown in 2031.
Private companies like Blue Origin and Axiom Space are developing commercial space stations to succeed the ISS.
NASA aims to transition from sole operator to one of many customers in a commercial space ecosystem.