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NASA seeks industry proposals for private space stations, pledging to maintain a presence in low Earth orbit

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NASA has issued a long-awaited call to industry for private space stations, saying it will not give up its presence in low Earth orbit. The move invites companies to develop commercial platforms that could support NASA’s continued orbital operations.

Discovered 2026-10-09T15:05:24.960981-07:00 | 2026-10-09T15:05:24.960981-07:00

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  • NASA’s call creates a concrete opportunity for companies developing commercial space stations and related services.
  • The agency’s stated commitment to remain in low Earth orbit signals that future private platforms are intended to support an ongoing NASA presence.

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