The Future of Low Earth Orbit: From the ISS to Commercial Platforms

House Subcommittee on Space and Aeronautics, House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology · March 26, 2026

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Chair Herodopoulos called the Subcommittee on Space and Aeronautics to order and opened the hearing titled “The future of low Earth orbit: From the ISS to commercial platforms.” He outlined the session’s focus on the ISS retirement timeline, transition to commercial stations, and preserving U.S. leadership in LEO.

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House Subcommittee on Space and Aeronautics hearing on the future of low‑Earth orbit and the transition from the International Space Station to commercial platforms; witnesses and members debated NASA's new phased/"core module" option, safety risks on the aging ISS, market viability for commercial low‑Earth‑orbit destinations, procurement timelines and liability/indemnification needs.

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