This post was updated to include the details about the test; the original article follows.
The boost will mark a first for Dragon, as its never been used for this task before.
At the time, NASA had estimated its ISS tug would cost around $1 billion in total.
The ISS is due to retire by 2030.NASAA
Instead, NASAtasked SpaceX with designing a new deorbit vehicleas part of a $843 million contract.
The deorbit vehicle will be based on Dragon, which transports crew and cargo to the ISS.
Along with the space station, it is expected to destructively breakup as part of the re-entry process.
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