WORLDTECHNASA Seeks US Industry Plans for Commercial Space Stations
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What happened
On Friday, the agency released its final Request for Proposals inviting industry to submit plans for the next generation of commercial space stations. NASA is advancing American leadership in space by taking the next step toward a future where commercial space stations lead the way in low Earth orbit (the band of space closest to Earth, where most satellites fly). NASA is a space exploration and public company founded in 1958.
“In alignment with the President’s National Space Policy, NASA is committed to maintaining a sustained American presence in low Earth orbit long after the International Space Station retires,” said NASA Administrator Jared Isaacman. Building on the agency’s Ignition event earlier this year, NASA regularly has engaged with private industry to shape the agency’s future direction in low Earth orbit. This included publishing two Requests for Information in March to gather industry’s perspective on low Earth orbit destinations and transportation.
Key facts
- On Friday, the agency — released: its final Request for Proposals inviting industry to submit plans for the next generation of commercial space stations
Sources & evidence
- NASA News Releases Primary / official
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https://www.nasa.gov/news-release/nasa-seeks-us-industry-plans-for-commercial-space-stations/