NASA to seek independent review of ISS National Laboratory

NASA will perform an independent review of the non-profit organization that runs the portion of the International Space Station designated a national laboratory while also calling for a “strategic pause” in that organization’s work.

Robonaut to return to ISS

As Russia prepares to launch an experimental humanoid robot to the International Space Station later this month, a similar NASA robot is being readied for a return to the station after repairs on Earth.

NASA planning to keep BEAM module on ISS for the long haul

An experimental module added to the International Space Station three years ago to test expandable module technologies has been cleared to remain on the station through the late 2020s.

NASA seeks “industrialization” of low Earth orbit with ISS commercialization strategy

NASA Administrator Jim Bridenstine says he believes the agency’s new strategy for increasing commercial use of the ISS will lead to an “industrialization” of low Earth orbit, although experts warn it may take time for those markets to emerge.

NASA warns commercial crew delays create uncertainty in ISS operations

As NASA praises the increased amount of research being performed on the International Space Station, the station’s manager cautions that uncertainty about commercial crew vehicles may disrupt station operations in the year ahead.

SpaceX launches Dragon as it prepares for next cargo contract

SpaceX successfully launched a Dragon cargo spacecraft to the International Space Station July 25 as the company plans a transition next year to a new contract and new cargo spacecraft.

House committee takes skeptical view of ISS commercialization plans

A month after NASA rolled out a strategy to increase commercial use of the International Space Station, some in Congress are skeptical of the effort.

NASA seeks proposals for commercial ISS modules

WASHINGTON — NASA issued a call for proposals for commercial modules that could be added to the International Space Station, although one industry executive warns that such facilities may not be as lucrative as NASA believes.

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Orbit Fab demonstrates satellite refueling technology on ISS

A startup company that plans to develop tankers for refueling satellites has completed a key test of its technology on the International Space Station.

Companies express varying interest in NASA’s ISS commercialization plan

NASA’s announcement of a new low Earth orbit commercialization strategy has prompted varying degrees of interest from companies, but even the most ardent supporters caution that the “devil is in the details.”

U.S. Chamber Hosts Bill Gerstenmaier and Rick Leach on Future of ISS and Gateway

Commercial Opportunities Aboard ISS National Laboratory and Future Gateway
Monday, June 10, 2019

Please join the Procurement and Space Industry Council on Monday, June 10, 2019 from 9:00 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. at the U.S. Chamber of …

NASA releases ISS commercialization plan

NASA unveiled a multi-pronged effort June 7 to increase commercial use of the International Space Station, from changes in policy to making a docking port available for commercial modules.

LEO commercialization studies show wide range of markets and demand

Studies of commercialization of low Earth orbit performed by a dozen teams last year have left NASA with little consensus on the potential demand for commercial use of the International Space Station or follow-on facilities.

Op-ed | ISS doesn’t have to be an FFRDC; It has to be done right

Federally Funded Research and Development Centers have re-entered the space policy conversation once again, this time in connection to the International Space Station.

Companies encourage NASA to press ahead with LEO commercialization efforts

Companies interested in developing commercial space stations and related facilities in low Earth orbit are wondering if NASA’s support for such efforts havsbeen overshadowed by the agency’s rush back to the moon.

Falcon 9 launches Dragon cargo spacecraft to ISS

SpaceX launched a Dragon cargo spacecraft to the International Space Station early May 4 after a one-day delay caused by a droneship problem.