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NASA Awards SpaceX $946M Deal for Three ISS Missions

By Business DeskNASA Awards SpaceX $946M Deal for Three ISS Missions

NASA expands its partnership with SpaceX through a $946M contract modification to support three more crewed missions to the ISS through 2030.

NASA has officially extended its collaboration with SpaceX by awarding a contract modification valued at $946 million. This deal covers the execution of three additional crewed missions to the International Space Station, bringing the total number of missions under the Commercial Crew Transportation Capability contract to 14.

Key Numbers and Mission Details

  • Contract modification value: $946 million
  • Additional missions added: 3
  • Total missions under CCtCap: 14
  • Target timeline: Through 2030

These flights are essential for maintaining a consistent human presence on the ISS as NASA prepares for the transition to commercial space stations later in the decade. The agreement underscores the ongoing reliance on SpaceX’s Crew Dragon spacecraft and Falcon 9 rockets to transport astronauts safely to and from low-Earth orbit.

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