Science & Space
NASA Opens Industry Bidding for Future Commercial Space Stations
NASA has released its final request for proposals seeking industry plans for commercial space stations in low Earth orbit.
What happened
NASA released its final Request for Proposals on Friday, inviting US industry to submit plans for the next generation of commercial space stations. The initiative is aimed at advancing commercial space stations as the leading presence in low Earth orbit and supporting American leadership in space.
Why it matters
The release creates a formal opportunity for US companies to put forward plans for future commercial space stations in low Earth orbit.
Source: NASA