Private Astronaut Missions 5 and 6 Flight Opportunities
SAM.GOV Due: June 25, 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 transportation for private astronauts, with a maximum of four astronauts per mission and a docked duration not exceeding 14 days. The missions are expected to launch between May 2026 and mid-2027. Contractors with experience in aerospace transportation, particularly those capable of meeting NASA's ISS visiting vehicle requirements, are encouraged to submit proposals. The solicitation emphasizes the importance of prior experience in ISS operations and outlines specific criteria for PAM Commander and Alternate PAM Commander roles, reflecting NASA's commitment to ensuring mission safety and operational integrity.
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 NRA has been updated on NSPIRES:

https://nspires.nasaprs.com/external/vie

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
  • PAMs+Questions+and+Answers+Part+II.pdf