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SpaceX is building a NASA craft to intentionally destroy the International Space Station after retiring: « It is crucial to prepare for the safe and responsible deorbit of the ISS in a controlled manner with the U.S. Deorbit Vehicle needed to ensure avoidance of risk to populated areas. »


NASA will have a spacecraft from Elon Musk's SpaceX guide the International Space Station's destruction after its retirement.

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