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The end of the ISS will usher in a more commercialized future in space

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The International Space Station (ISS) will be deorbiting in 2030 .

NASA envisions one or more commercial space stations, each run by a private company for profit.

Companies are racing to get their space station concepts ready.

There’s never been a commercial space station before, and the economic outlook is murky.

NASA may be forced to shift to reflect the interests of President-elect Donald Trump and his allies.

LEO operations are not going anywhere, even with future interest in deep space exploration.

NASA ’s stated aim is to have at least two crew members per year on a commercial space station.

The plan is for NASA to support the development of commercial space stations.

NASA may have to cede a significant amount of control over what missions get flown and when.

There’s a big difference between buying a seat on a rocket and renting out facilities on a space station.

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English

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