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The Space Frontier Foundation and the National Space Society appreciate the opportunity to comment on the draft Request for Proposal for the Commercial LEO Destination (CLD) Program. Few programs will matter more to America's future in space. We're glad NASA sought industry input before finalizing the RFP, and we offer the comments below in that same spirit of partnership.

Space Frontier Foundation and National Space Society say the current CLD draft Request For Proposals will slow down, if not kill, the development of truly private space stations to replace the International Space Station in 2030.

This edition of the SSP Bulletin highlights growing commercial momentum for space-based solar power, including orbital data center partnerships, AI-driven energy demand, military wireless power advances, and continued progress toward making space energy a viable commercial industry.

This edition of the SSP Bulletin highlights new commercial and defense applications for space-based solar power, including orbital data center partnerships, military base resilience studies, wireless power demonstrations, advanced space solar cell development, and emerging use cases for AI infrastructure and electric aviation.

The clock is ticking. In 2030, the International Space Station will be deorbited. Instead of backing US companies that have already invested over $2 billion to replace it, NASA is proposing to build another government-owned station. The Space Frontier Foundation responded, forcefully. Read what we told them, why it matters, and make sure Washington hears it. Our team is already in Hill offices and on the public record fighting for commercial space stations — but that depends

This Space Frontier Foundation analysis argues that NASA’s Space Launch System is economically unsustainable compared with emerging commercial launch alternatives. Using cost, capacity, and cadence as benchmarks, the piece makes the case for ending SLS after Artemis V and transitioning to competitive commercial cislunar transport.

This edition of the SSP Bulletin highlights growing momentum for space-based solar power across energy, defense, data centers, and lunar operations, including major funding rounds, wireless power demonstrations, strategic policy attention, and new engagement between the space and energy sectors.

This edition of the SSP Bulletin highlights growing commercial and policy momentum for space-based solar power, including new SBSP startups, wireless power advances, UK grid-integration research, solar array innovations, and use cases tied to global energy security.

Today, the U.S. House of Representatives’ Science, Space, and Technology Committee approved an amendment to the NASA Reauthorization Act of 2026 declaring that United States policy requires the fullest possible commercial use of space and a growing and enduring human presence beyond Earth. The amendment was offered by Space Subcommittee Chair Mike Haridopolos (R-Fl-8) and co-sponsored by Science Ranking Member George Whitesides, along with Reps Nick Begich, Mike Kennedy, Mat

A national survey of registered voters shows broad support for reusable rockets and growing openness to commercial launch providers, signaling public readiness for a modernized U.S. space program.

This edition of the SSP Bulletin highlights major milestones in wireless power transmission, new orbital energy partnerships, and continued progress toward scalable space-based solar power systems.

This edition of the SSP Bulletin highlights major industry awards, wireless power milestones, new funding announcements, and continued commercial momentum in space-based solar power.

As human presence in orbit reaches 25 years, the International Space Station stands as proof that large-scale partnerships and complex operations can succeed in space. The next phase must move beyond demonstration toward a productive low Earth orbit economy focused on tangible products, services, and sustained commercial demand.

A recent Senate hearing framed lunar competition too narrowly as a race to reach the Moon, rather than a strategic contest to build lasting infrastructure and economic value there. The Space Frontier Foundation argues that true leadership will come not from arrival alone, but from creating the systems, partnerships, and long-term vision needed for sustained activity on the lunar surface.

This edition of the SSP Bulletin highlights new industry partnerships, wireless power transmission advances, launch cost reductions, and growing commercial momentum in space-based solar power.

A Space Frontier Foundation Lunch & Learn at the U.S. Capitol examined how commercial partnerships and lunar policy can support long-term U.S. leadership and sustainable development on the Moon.

Public enthusiasm for space exploration is shaped not only by inspiration but also by powerful forces that dampen interest. This analysis outlines seven categories of “demotivators”—from competing societal priorities and ideological opposition to structural barriers and existential dread—that limit engagement with humanity’s expansion into space.

This edition of the SSP Bulletin highlights major milestones in wireless power transmission, new orbital energy partnerships, and continued progress toward scalable space-based solar power systems.

This edition of the SSP Bulletin highlights major industry awards, wireless power milestones, new funding announcements, and continued commercial momentum in space-based solar power.

This edition of the SSP Bulletin highlights recent developments in space-based solar power, including emerging technologies, industry activity, and continued progress toward practical orbital energy solutions.