SpaceX Dragon Thrusters Successfully Boost ISS Orbit for First Time
Originally Published 1 year ago — by Jalopnik
SpaceX is preparing to deorbit the International Space Station (ISS) by 2030, following a successful test where its Dragon rocket performed a "reboost" to maintain the station's altitude. This marks the first time SpaceX has conducted such a maneuver, traditionally done by Northrup Grumman or Roscosmos. The data from these operations will aid in designing a larger spacecraft to deorbit the ISS, which will have triple the engines of a standard Dragon. The ISS is expected to be decommissioned by 2031.