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On June 27, 2024, NASA announced a contract with SpaceX to guide the retirement of the International Space Station into Earth's atmosphere and safely land at Point Nemo in the Pacific Ocean in 2030. This decision comes after over 20 years of operation by the U.S., Russia, and other countries, due to aging equipment and changing international politics. NASA aims to ensure a responsible and safe end for the space station to prevent damage from its components on the ground. The agreement with SpaceX involves the development and delivery of a spacecraft named the 'U.S. Deorbit Vehicle' at a total cost of $843 million, reflecting the complexity and technical challenges of this crucial mission.
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