NASA's Plans for International Space Station Deorbiting Tug

NASA plans to spend around $1 billion to deorbit the International Space Station (ISS) as it reaches the end of its service in the 2030s. The agency is also seeking funds to build a new space lab and retire the current model. NASA has requested $180 million to build a deorbit module to dispose of the ISS components over the Earth's oceans. The agency hopes to reduce costs by encouraging private aerospace operators to compete for contracts. The largest portion of the budget NASA has requested will go towards its flagship Artemis mission.