Monday, 10 June 2019

NASA opens up use of the ISS to private companies for commercial purposes

NASA is opening the ISS to limited commercial use, including hosting private astronauts

In a move emphasizing NASA's desire to focus on deep space exploration instead of low-Earth orbit (LEO) activities, the space agency is opening the International Space Station (ISS) to limited commercial use, including hosting private astronauts. The plans not only involve making room on the station for commercial services, but also reserves a docking berth for a privately owned and operated habitat module.

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from New Atlas (Gizmag) http://bit.ly/2wJXuEV
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