NASA plans to deorbit the International Space Station (ISS) by 2031 and shift low Earth orbit operations to private companies. The agency supports a new Commercial Low Earth Orbit Development program aimed at encouraging innovative solutions from businesses to maintain human presence in orbit. This program is expected to stimulate the space economy by attracting tourists, researchers, and commercial enterprises. NASA's approach echoes its successful collaboration with private firms to transport cargo and astronauts to the ISS, signaling a significant transformation in how space operations are conducted.
NASA is planning to end its involvement with the International Space Station by 2031, shifting responsibility to private companies for future low Earth orbit missions.
The agency aims to foster a sustainable space economy by partnering with private firms to develop new space stations and attract diverse commercial clients.
Elon Musk advocates for an earlier deorbit of the ISS, while NASA remains committed to ensuring human presence in orbit post-ISS through commercial partnerships.
NASA's Commercial Low Earth Orbit Development program mirrors past successes, engaging private enterprises in creating solutions for in-space habitation and transportation.
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