Low Earth Orbit Economy News & Media

NASA Seeks US Industry Plans for Commercial Space Stations

NASA is advancing American leadership in space by taking the next step toward a future where commercial space stations lead…

NASA, Boeing to Provide Update on Starliner Development

During a news conference at 3 p.m. EDT on Monday, Sept. 28, NASA and Boeing leadership will discuss Starliner’s development…

NASA’s Wideband Technology Demo Proves Space Missions are Free to Roam

Just like your cellphone stays connected by roaming between networks, NASA’s Polylingual Experimental Terminal, or PExT, technology demonstration is proving…

NASA’s Push Toward Commercial Space Communications Gains Momentum 

Editor’s Note: This story was updated on Dec. 18, 2025, to change SES to SES Space and Defense. NASA’s commercial…

NASA Seeks Industry Input on Next Phase of Commercial Space Stations

NASA is requesting feedback from American companies on the next phase of its commercial space stations strategy to ensure a…

NASA Sees Key Progress on Starlab Commercial Space Station

As NASA continues its transition toward a commercial low Earth orbit marketplace, an agency-supported commercial space station, Starlab, recently completed…