NASA Bets on Private Space Stations

NASA issues its final RFP for commercial space stations to succeed the ISS, offering transit support for private operators. Who will build the next home for astronauts in low Earth orbit? In this episode, we break down NASA's release of the final Request for Proposals (RFP) for the Commercial Low Earth Orbit Destinations (CLD) contract. As the International Space Station prepares for retirement around 2030, NASA Administrator Jared Isaacman announced that the agency will transition from station owner to tenant, buying commercial services for research and crew training. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/scitech-brief--6846358/support. This episode includes AI-generated content.