NASA seeks commercial space station proposals

[Big Space Station Orbiting Blue Planet Earth] 3DSculptor/iStock via Getty Images NASA on Friday issued a final request for proposals to develop commercial space stations that could replace the International Space Station, advancing plans to shift low Earth orbit operations to private companies while maintaining a continuous U.S. presence in space. The agency said proposals are due Dec. 8, with contract awards expected in spring 2027. NASA plans to select at least two contractors for initial development before holding a subsequent competition for final design, testing, certification and operational services. The solicitation represents a potential opportunity for publicly traded aerospace companies, including Boeing (BA [https://seekingalpha.