NASA Extends SpaceX Crewed Mission Contract

NASA awarded SpaceX a $776 million contract modification for three additional Crew Dragon missions to the International Space Station, ensuring continuity through 2028.

The top 3

  1. Contract Value and Scope: The modification covers three missions (Crew-15, 16, and 17) to provide crew rotation services for the orbiting laboratory.
  2. SpaceX as Primary Provider: SpaceX remains NASA's sole operational provider for crewed transport while Boeing's Starliner program faces ongoing certification and scheduling delays.
  3. Strategic Mission Timeline: These flights are scheduled to launch through 2028, coinciding with the planned transition toward commercial space stations.

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