Nasa initiates process to dismantle ISS, SpaceX to design deorbit vehicle

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The US-based space agency released a study saying it was technically and economically unfeasible to try to preserve or reuse the ISS.

The agency said the decision supports its plans for future commercial destinations and allows for the continued use of space near Earth.

Nasa hopes the private industry will have the space stations up and running by the time the ISS is taken out of orbit.

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Published On: 2024-06-27 @ 11:30:17 (6 days ago)

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