NASA Abandons “Core Module” Concept, Sparking Debate Over the Viability of Its Commercial Space Station Transition Strategy
On June 1, NASA effectively said it is dropping the previously proposed “core module” approach and adjusting its strategy for transitioning from the International Space Station (ISS) to commercial space stations. Three sources consistently indicate that NASA’s support model for commercial space stations in low Earth orbit is changing, but their accounts differ or do not fully explain the market assessment, funding arrangements, and impact on companies.