A major theme in space systems during 2016 was the expanded presence of commercial partners to enable crew and cargo capabilities, as well as flight test opportunities. Several of these partners offer reusable systems as the future operating model of access to space. Throughout the year, NASA sent science and research experiments and cargo to the International Space Station via the Commercial Cargo Program.
Commercial partners are expanding access to space
Aerospace America ; 54 , 11
2016
Article (Journal)
English
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