NASA Calls on Commercial Space Industry to Build Private Space Stations for 2030

NASA released a 360‑page request for proposals (RFP) on Friday, inviting U. S. commercial companies to design and build private space stations that could replace the International Space Station (ISS) by 2030. The RFP, which includes a cover letter outlining NASA’s goal of sustaining a human presence in low‑Earth orbit for science and exploration, is open to any U. S. contractor. Industry responses are due by December 8, with NASA planning to select at least two contractors in this round and make a final decision in April. The solicitation marks a significant shift toward commercial solutions for long‑term orbital habitats.