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The European Space Agency’s in-orbit metal 3D-printing demonstrator has produced its fifth sample aboard the International Space Station, which the German Aerospace Center and ESA’s ESTEC are evaluating. The technology demonstration is not a solicitation, but its testing of part quality and operations in a crewed environment may inform future space-manufacturing requirements and supplier capabilities.
NASA has awarded SpaceX a $946 million contract for three more crewed ISS missions through 2030, raising the total award amount to approximately $5.9 billion. This contract reflects NASA's commitment to utilizing commercial partners for ongoing human spaceflight operations and indicates potential future opportunities for aerospace contractors.
NASA has awarded SpaceX a $946 million modification to its contract for three more crewed missions to the International Space Station, bringing the total contract value to approximately $5.92 billion. This ensures continued transportation services and reinforces the agency's strategy for reliable access to the ISS through multiple commercial partners.