NASA has finalized a contract modification with SpaceX to conduct three further crew flights to the International Space Station. These mission extensions are part of ongoing efforts to maintain consistent access for astronauts at the orbiting laboratory. The initial agreement outlined plans for six total crewed missions utilizing SpaceX’s Crew Dragon spacecraft. This latest award secures vital transport capabilities and supports continued scientific research on board the ISS. Each flight will be conducted under the terms of the Commercial Crew Program partnership between NASA and SpaceX.
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