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Low Earth Orbit Economy

NASA is building and executing a targeted strategy for a vibrant low Earth orbit economy that is sustainable, cost-effective, and safe. The current strategy builds on and applies the lessons learned from over a decade of work and experience with commercial companies.

What is the Commercial Low Earth Orbit Economy?

One of NASA’s strategic goals is to "Develop a human spaceflight economy enabled by a commercial market.”

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Image of a bright blue ocean on Earth that was captured from a window on the SpaceX Dragon Endurance spacecraft as it approached the International Space Station.
This view of Earth was captured from a window on the SpaceX Dragon Endurance spacecraft as it approached the International Space Station.
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Commercial Destinations in Low Earth Orbit

NASA’s Commercial Low Earth Orbit Development Program is supporting the development of commercially-owned and operated Low Earth Orbit destinations.

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This view of Earth was captured from a window on the SpaceX Dragon Endurance spacecraft as it approached the International Space Station. Pictured below is the Strait of Gibraltar that connects the Atlantic Ocean to the Mediterranean Sea, which separates the continents of Europe and Africa.

Commercial Use of the International Space Station

NASA is laying the foundation for America to maintain a human presence in low Earth orbit in which one day NASA will become one of many customers in a robust commercial marketplace.

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International Space Station with Earth in the background

Low Earth Orbit Economy Contacts and Multimedia

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The SpaceX Dragon Endeavour crew ship is pictured. Endeavour carried four Axiom Mission 1 astronauts to the International Space Station for several days of research, education, and commercial activities.
The SpaceX Dragon Endeavour crew ship is pictured. Endeavour carried four Axiom Mission 1 astronauts to the International Space Station for several days of research, education, and commercial activities.
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