SpaceX's Dragon Set for Historic ISS Mission with New Capabilities
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SpaceX's Dragon cargo spacecraft is set to perform its first-ever reboost of the International Space Station (ISS) on November 8, marking a significant milestone for the company. This maneuver, which involves firing the Dragon's engines for 12.5 minutes, is a precursor to SpaceX's future role in deorbiting the ISS by 2030. Traditionally, Russian Soyuz spacecraft have handled reboosts, but with changing international dynamics, SpaceX and other companies are stepping in. Despite recent hardware issues, NASA remains confident in SpaceX's capabilities.
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