Private Astronaut Missions 5 and 6 Flight Opportunities
SAM.GOV Due: May 30, 2025 at 09:00 PM UTC
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Summary

The opportunity for Private Astronaut Missions 5 and 6 Flight Opportunities is a solicitation issued by NASA, aimed at facilitating private astronaut missions to the International Space Station (ISS). This initiative is part of NASA's broader strategy to commercialize Low Earth Orbit (LEO) activities. The selected contractor will be responsible for providing certified U.S. transportation vehicles that meet NASA's ISS visiting vehicle requirements. The missions are scheduled for launch between May 2026 and mid-2027, with a maximum of four private astronauts per mission and a docked duration not exceeding 14 days. Contractors with expertise in aerospace transportation, particularly those capable of meeting NASA's stringent safety and operational standards, are encouraged to submit proposals by the deadline of May 30, 2025.
Description

This is a modification to the notice entitled "Private Astronaut Missions 5 and 6 Flight Opportunities" which was posted on March 31, 2025. You are notified that the following changes are made:

The Question and Answers are posted.

The NASA Research Announcement Focus Are

Entities
NAASA
National Aeronautics and Space Administration
NAICS
541715
Set Aside
None
Place of Performance
Houston , Texas 77058
Point of Contact
Full Name Email Phone Type
Ashley Chaves [email protected] primary
Elizabeth Kosobud [email protected] None secondary
Attachments
  • PAM+Industry+Day+Q_A.pdf