SpaceX scores another $950 million from NASA for 3 more crewed flights to ISS
SpaceX is getting an extension to an existing contract that will allow three additional crewed Dragon flights to the International Space Station.
TL;DR
- SpaceX will conduct three additional crewed Dragon flights to the ISS through 2030.
- The contract extension is worth up to $946 million.
- This brings SpaceX's total operational flights under the contract to 17.
- NASA aims to maintain access to the ISS with two commercial partners, including SpaceX and Boeing.
- SpaceX will provide comprehensive flight support, including cargo and lifeboat services.
- SpaceX has earned $5.92 billion from NASA under this contract.
- The company is transitioning to its Starship rocket for future launches.
- Crew 13 is expected in October, and Crew 14 next spring.