NASA has awarded SpaceX an $843 million contract to construct the vehicle that will bring the International Space Station out of its orbit around Earth when its operational lifespan ends in a few years. What Happened: The contract, will see SpaceX, led by tech tycoon Elon Musk, build the vehicle responsible for bringing down the ISS, according to NASA’s official website. The ISS, which was launched in 1998, is projected to be decommissioned by 2030. The station is operated by space agencies from the U.S., Europe, Japan, Canada, and Russia. All countries except Russia have committed to operatin…