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Congress extends ISS operations to 2032, requiring NASA to launch commercial station contracts within 180 days.
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.
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.
The ISS cannot be retired until a private station reaches initial operational capability.
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.
El Congreso extiende las operaciones de la ISS hasta 2032, requiriendo a la NASA lanzar contratos de estaciones comerciales dentro de 180 días.