NASA Opens Final Proposal Round for Commercial Space Stations

NASA on Friday opened the final proposal round for commercial space stations, advancing plans to move low Earth orbit operations to private companies while preserving continuous U.S. access to space.

The proposed platforms could eventually replace the International Space Station. NASA’s initiative marks a step toward shifting low Earth orbit activity from the current government-led model to privately operated stations.

The proposal process centers on developing commercial stations capable of supporting the next phase of U.S. activity in low Earth orbit.