NASA announced on June 26, 2024, that SpaceX would develop the U.S. Deorbit Vehicle for the International Space Station under a contract worth up to $843 million.

NASA selected SpaceX to develop the International Space Station’s U.S. Deorbit Vehicle in June 2024, with the contract valued at up to $843 million, excluding the vehicle’s launch cost.

FAQs : The International Space Station Transition Plan - NASA
Source: nasa.gov

FAQs : The International Space Station Transition Plan - NASA
Source: nasa.gov

At a glance

Key Evidence

Verified September 1, 2026

NASA’s records state that SpaceX was selected to develop and deliver the U.S. Deorbit Vehicle for the International Space Station.
The contract was reported as having a potential value of $843 million. The figure covers development and delivery, not the vehicle’s launch.
The June 26 announcement date is supported by contemporaneous reporting, while NASA’s formal news-release page is dated June 28, 2024.

The reporting

What the Evidence Shows

NASA selected SpaceX to develop and deliver the U.S. Deorbit Vehicle, which is intended to guide the International Space Station through a controlled reentry at the end of station operations. NASA’s official records identify SpaceX as the selected contractor and describe the vehicle’s role in safely deorbiting the station while reducing risks to populated areas.nasa.gov nasa.gov