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  • Senate Staffer Urges NASA to Accelerate Commercial Space Stations
    January 15, 2026
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    Senate Staffer Urges NASA to Accelerate Commercial Space Stations

    A key Senate staffer stressed the urgent need to accelerate NASA's commercial space station program to prevent any gap in the U.S. human presence in orbit before the International Space Station retires in 2030. The Commercial LEO Destinations (CLD) program's critical next phase is delayed, with a...

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  • NASA Weighs Backup Plan for Lunar Rover Mission
    December 2, 2025
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    NASA Weighs Backup Plan for Lunar Rover Mission

    NASA is evaluating final proposals for a single-provider Lunar Terrain Vehicle (LTV) contract but is concerned this creates a high-risk single point of failure for astronaut mobility. The agency's experience with programs like Commercial Crew shows that relying on one contractor can lead to delay...

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