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NASA Outlines The Future Of ISS – And Beyond

By Keith Cowing
NASA Watch
January 31, 2022
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NASA Outlines The Future Of ISS – And Beyond

NASA Provides Updated International Space Station Transition Plan, NASA
“As NASA looks forward to a decade of results from research and technology development aboard the International Space Station, the agency is taking steps to ensure a successful transition of operations to commercial services. In response to Congressional direction, NASA has now provided an updated International Space Station Transition Report that details the goals for the next decade of station operations leading to a smooth transition to commercial services, the steps being taken to develop both the supply and demand side of the low-Earth orbit commercial economy, and the technical steps and budget required for transition.”
Selection Statement For Commercial LEO Destinations (Announcement Number 80JSC021CLD), NASA (PDF)
“In order to cost-effectively meet U.S. long-term research and technology development needs in LEO, a robust commercial human spaceflight economy must be established including commercial destinations and new markets to allow various customers access to a broad portfolio of commercial products and services. Development and operation of a commercial destination to provide those services will require significant private investment over many years and significant non-NASA demand to ensure long-term financial viability.”

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2 responses to “NASA Outlines The Future Of ISS – And Beyond”

  1. Richard Brezinski says:
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    I’d like to see the analyses that told them 2030 was about as far as it could go and that someone could afford to orbit and operate a replacement by then.

  2. Brian_M2525 says:
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    Looks like NASA is celebrating the end of the ISS Program. I hope they keep they’re eyes on the ball to keep operations safe and trying to keep progress coming.