NASA Solicits Plans for Commercial Low-Earth-Orbit Space Stations

NASA plans to select at least two commercial station providers, with proposals due December 8, 2026, awards expected in spring 2027, and Phase 1 awards starting around $100 million. Later contracts could reach billions and include station development, certification, transportation, and operations, while NASA may provide the first four crewed missions; transportation gaps, commercial demand, and execution remain unresolved.