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NASA Seeks US Industry Plans for Commercial Space Stations

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What happened

NASA is advancing American leadership in space by taking the next step toward a future where commercial space stations lead the way in low Earth orbit.

Key facts

  • Reported by NASA and published Fri, 09 Oct 2026 18:11:44 UTC.

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