Monday, October 12, 2026

News Alert: NASA issues final RFP for commercial space station procurement

The RFP is the long-awaited next step in NASA’s efforts to develop commercial successors to the International Space Station
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NASA issues final RFP for commercial space station procurement


NASA published the final RFP for the Commercial Low Earth Orbit Destination, or CLD, contract on Oct. 9. Proposals are due to NASA on Dec. 8, with the agency planning to make at least two awards by April 15, to cover work through early development of commercial stations. NASA will then select at least one to continue through full development, certification and initial operations. —Jeff Foust


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