Low Earth Orbit Economy
As the International Space Station nears the end of operations, NASA plans to transition to a new low Earth orbit model to continue leveraging microgravity benefits. Through commercial partnerships, NASA aims to maintain its leadership in microgravity research and ensure continued benefits for humanity.
Commercial Space Frequently Asked Questions
Read through frequently asked questions about the low Earth orbit economy, commercial space stations, private astronaut missions, and collaborations with NASA’s Commercial Low Earth Orbit Development Program.
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Commercial Space Stations
NASA is committed to maintaining a continuous human presence in low Earth orbit as the agency transitions from the International Space Station to commercial space stations.
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Private Astronaut Missions
Private astronaut missions to the International Space Station help pave the way toward commercial space stations as part of NASA’s efforts to develop a thriving low Earth orbit ecosystem and marketplace and enable more nations, people, and opportunities in space than ever before.
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Commercial Use of the International Space Station
NASA is laying the foundation for America to maintain a human presence in low Earth orbit in which one day NASA will become one of many customers in a robust commercial marketplace.
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In Space Production Applications
NASA’s In Space Product Applications program is working to accelerate the development of advanced materials and products in space and leverage results from the International Space Station to grow the low Earth orbit economy and benefit life on Earth.
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NASA's Low Earth Orbit Microgravity Strategy
NASA’s low Earth orbit microgravity strategy builds on the agency’s extensive human spaceflight experience to advance future scientific and exploration goals and lead the next generation of human presence in low Earth orbit.
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