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flag Congress extends ISS operations to 2032, requiring NASA to launch commercial station contracts within 180 days.

flag Congress has extended the International Space Station’s operation to at least 2032 to ensure continuous U.S. leadership in low-Earth orbit and prevent a gap before private stations are ready. flag The NASA Authorization Act of 2026 mandates that NASA issue detailed requirements for commercial space stations within 60 days, release formal solicitations within 90 days, and award contracts to at least two companies within 180 days. flag The ISS cannot be retired until a private station reaches initial operational capability. flag The extension, driven by concerns over aging infrastructure and global competition, supports NASA’s Artemis program and long-term goals for lunar and Martian exploration.

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