NASA will include support for preliminary research into commercial space stations – Good News Gum – Good News Gum

NASA expects to grant a set of awards for initial research before later contracting facilities in a bid to promote the construction of the commercial space stations in the low Earth orbit. The Commercial LEO Development (CLD) scheme, which will begin with a series of two to four supported Space Act Agreements between companies to assist with the early design of their planned orbital facilities, was announced at an industry briefing on March 23. In April, a draft declaration of proposals will be…

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