Low Earth Orbit Economy

NASA Sees Progress on Blue Origin’s Orbital Reef Design Development

A NASA-supported commercial space station, Blue Origin’s Orbital Reef, recently completed a human-in-the-loop testing milestone as the agency works toward developing commercial space stations in low Earth orbit.

Posted April 16, 2025

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Space Operations Mission Directorate

NASA Shares SpaceX Crew-11 Assignments for Space Station Mission

As part of NASA’s SpaceX Crew-11 mission, four crew members from three space agencies will launch in the coming months to the International Space Station for a long-duration science expedition aboard the orbiting laboratory.

Posted March 27, 2025

Humans in Space

Commercial Space

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Low Earth Orbit Economy

NASA, Partners to Welcome Fourth Axiom Space Mission to Space Station

NASA and its international partners have approved the crew for Axiom Space’s fourth private astronaut mission to the International Space Station, launching from the agency’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida no earlier than spring 2025.

Posted January 29, 2025

Low Earth Orbit Economy

Commercial Space

Humans in Space

NASA, Axiom Space Change Assembly Order of Commercial Space Station

In coordination with NASA, Axiom Space modified its planned assembly sequence to accelerate its ability to operate as a viable free-flying space station and reduce International Space Station reliance during assembly.

Posted December 19, 2024

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Commercial Space

Humans in Space

NASA Participates in Microgravity Science Summit

NASA leadership participated in the White House Office of Science and Technology Policy’s Microgravity Science Summit (OSTP) on Dec.16 focused on sharing information with leaders across the U.S. federal government about the benefits of microgravity research.

Posted December 17, 2024

General

Commercial Space

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NASA Sees Progress on Starlab Commercial Space Station Development

A NASA-funded commercial space station, Starlab, recently completed four key developmental milestones, marking substantial progress in the station’s design and operational readiness.The four milestones are part of a NASA Space Act Agreement awarded in 2021 and focused on reviews of the habitat structural test article preliminary design, systems in

Posted December 16, 2024

Pamela A. Melroy

Low Earth Orbit Economy

NASA Finalizes Strategy for Sustaining Human Presence in Low Earth Orbit

As part of the agency’s efforts to enable broader use of space, NASA has released its final goals and objectives for low Earth orbit, defining the long-term approach toward advancing microgravity science, technology, and exploration for the benefit of all.

Posted December 16, 2024

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Aeronautics

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Earth

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NASA Accelerates Space Exploration, Earth Science for All in 2024

With a look back at 2024, NASA is celebrating its many innovative and inspiring accomplishments this year including for the first time, landing new science and technology on the Moon with an American company, pushing the boundaries of exploration by launching a new mission to study Jupiter’s icy moon Europa; maintaining 24 years of continuous […]

Posted December 6, 2024

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Commercial Space

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NASA’s Commercial Partners Make Progress on Low Earth Orbit Projects

NASA and its commercial partners continue to drive innovation in space exploration, achieving milestones that will ultimately benefit human spaceflight and commercial low Earth orbit efforts. These recent achievements from NASA’s industry partners include completed safety milestones, successful flight tests, and major technological advancements.

Posted November 25, 2024

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NASA Shares Space Food Insight with Commercial Food Industry

NASA recently welcomed more than 50 commercial food and commercial space companies to learn about the evolving space food system supporting NASA missions, including unique requirements for spaceflight, menu development, and food provisioning – essential elements for human spaceflight and sustainable living in space.The event, held at the agency’s J

Posted November 7, 2024