NASA seeks proposals for two private astronaut missions to ISS

NASA seeks proposals for two private astronaut missions to ISS

NASA’s latest call for proposals for private astronaut missions to the space station opens the door to having those missions commanded by someone other than a former NASA astronaut. The post NASA seeks proposals for two private astronaut missions to ISS appeared first on SpaceNews.

NASA Seeks Proposals for Two More Private Astronaut Space Station Visits

This week NASA "issued a solicitation for the next two private astronaut missions to the International Space Station," reports Space News. Scheduled after May of 2026 and then mid-2027, "These will be the fifth and sixth such missions to the ISS, part of a broader low Earth orbit commercialization effort by NASA with the ultimate goal of replacing the International Space Station with one or more commercial stations." NASA's Space Station program…

The request for proposals for the fifth and sixth missions allows for non-American commanders for the first time. • Axiom Space, which won all four previous missions, may face competition from Vast

NASA Private Astronaut Missions: ISS Proposals Sought – Opportunities & Requirements - Breaking Latest News

The Dawn of Diverse Crew Commands: How Private Astronaut Missions are Reshaping Spaceflight For decades, the International Space Station (ISS) has been a symbol of international collaboration in space, and its crews largely comprised of veteran NASA astronauts. But a recent announcement from NASA signals a significant shift: the agency is opening the door for private astronaut missions (PAMs) to be commanded by individuals outside the traditiona…

NASA Seeks Proposals For Two Private Astronaut Missions To ISS

WASHINGTON — NASA’s latest call for proposals to conduct private astronaut missions to the International Space Station opens the door to having those missions commanded by someone other than a former NASA astronaut. NASA announced April 2 it issued a solicitation for the next two private astronaut missions, or PAMs, to the ISS. These will be the fifth and sixth such missions to the ISS, part of a broader low Earth orbit commercialization effort …