NASA is facing pressure to expedite the selection of a contractor to build a replacement for the International Space Station, which is set to retire in 2030.

CEOs from space startups Vast Space and Axiom Space expressed this sentiment at the Web Summit Qatar, emphasizing the need for a timely decision.

NASA is facing increasing pressure to expedite the selection process for the replacement of the International Space Station, which is set to retire in 2030. At the recent Web Summit Qatar, the CEOs of Vast Space and Axiom Space emphasized the need for urgency, calling on NASA to make a decision sooner rather than later.

The International Space Station’s planned retirement in 2030 is looming, and the space community is growing concerned that NASA is running out of time to find a suitable replacement. The CEOs of Vast Space and Axiom Space took to the stage at Web Summit Qatar to urge NASA to accelerate the process, highlighting the importance of finding a new platform to continue space research and exploration.

The pressure from Vast Space and Axiom Space is likely to intensify in the coming months as the deadline for the International Space Station’s retirement draws near. As NASA considers its options, it remains to be seen which company will be selected to build the replacement, but one thing is certain – a decision needs to be made quickly to ensure a seamless transition and avoid any disruptions to space research and exploration.