NASA releases final RFP for Commercial LEO Destinations space stations
NASA issued its final request for proposals for commercial space stations, with industry responses due December 8.
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Redwire wins follow-on Axiom Space contract for second station module's solar arrays
Redwire will build two more Roll-Out Solar Array wings for Axiom Station's second module, after supplying the first.
ESA and Vast expand MoU to study post-ISS use of Haven station
ESA signed an expanded memorandum with Vast at IAC 2026 to study European use of Vast's Haven station after the ISS retires.
Update: ESA awards Airbus, OHB contracts to study European-led orbital outpost
SpaceNews reports development spending for the initial system would be capped at €1 billion per three-year funding period, over two such periods, a figure no...
original 2026-09-29
ESA awards Airbus, OHB contracts to study European-led orbital outpost
ESA has awarded two nine-month feasibility studies, led by Airbus and OHB, for a European-led orbital outpost after the ISS.
Update: Canadian Space Agency redirects Canadarm3 funding to lunar surface, LEO stations
Greenley said on MDA's Q2 earnings call, reported by Payload August 10, that Canada's Moon work will continue "full steam ahead" with the technology pivot; C...
original 2026-08-06
Canadian Space Agency redirects Canadarm3 funding to lunar surface, LEO stations
CSA will keep funding MDA Space's Canadarm3 program, repurposed from Gateway to lunar surface robotics and commercial LEO stations.
SES Space & Defense to provide relay connectivity for Starlab space station
SES Space & Defense will deliver always-on LEO Relay Services to Starlab's commercial space station via O3b mPOWER.
NASA releases draft RFP for Commercial LEO Destinations space stations
NASA issued a draft RFP for Commercial LEO Destinations, planning to fund at least two station builders in early development.