NASA's Ambitious $1 Billion Plan: Retrieving and Demolishing the ISS
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NASA has unveiled a $1 billion plan to bring the International Space Station (ISS) back to Earth by 2031. The agency is seeking proposals for a "space tug" that can tow the ISS from its orbit and guide it towards a controlled re-entry into the Pacific Ocean. The phased retirement of the ISS is set to begin in 2026, with the station undergoing natural decay before a space tug nudges it out of orbit. The remnants will be directed towards Point Nemo, a designated area in the Pacific Ocean for spacecraft disposal. NASA is also exploring the development of a new space station in collaboration with private companies.
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