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NASA invites proposals for commercial space stations

The agency released a final request for proposals seeking industry plans for future stations in low Earth orbit.

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  • NASA says the stations could support research, technology development, crew training and preparation for missions to the Moon and Mars.
Why it matters

NASA says commercial stations may help maintain a US presence in low Earth orbit after the International Space Station retires.

What’s next

NASA is seeking industry proposals; the source does not specify a submission deadline.

A little more context

NASA announced that it released a final Request for Proposals inviting industry to submit plans for commercial space stations in low Earth orbit. The agency says the stations could provide research and crew-training facilities after the International Space Station retires. The source does not provide a proposal deadline or identify participating companies.

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NASA invites proposals for commercial space stationsNASA

The agency released a final request for proposals seeking industry plans for future stations in low Earth orbit.NASA

NASA says the stations could support research, technology development, crew training and preparation for missions to the Moon and Mars.NASA

NASA says commercial stations may help maintain a US presence in low Earth orbit after the International Space Station retires.NASA

NASA is seeking industry proposals; the source does not specify a submission deadline.NASA

NASA announced that it released a final Request for Proposals inviting industry to submit plans for commercial space stations in low Earth orbit.NASA

The agency says the stations could provide research and crew-training facilities after the International Space Station retires.NASA

The source does not provide a proposal deadline or identify participating companies.NASA

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