SpaceX Dragon Successfully Reboosts International Space Station

The Dragon spacecraft's reboost marks a significant step in NASA's plan to deorbit the ISS by 2030.

SpaceX's Dragon spacecraft demonstrated its capability to adjust the ISS's orbit using its Draco thrusters for the first time.
The reboost maneuver involved a 12-minute burn that slightly altered the station's altitude, providing critical data for future operations.
NASA has contracted SpaceX to develop a U.S. Deorbit Vehicle to safely bring down the ISS at the end of its operational life.
The new deorbit vehicle will require significant enhancements in propellant, power generation, and storage compared to the current Dragon model.
The ISS is expected to be retired around 2030, with plans for its controlled descent into a remote area of the Pacific Ocean.