10 Jul 2025
Racing to Replace the ISS: Four European & U.S. Startups Leading the Next Orbital Era
With NASA planning to decommission the International Space Station around 2030, a new generation of commercial and hybrid orbital platforms is in the making. At the Paris Air Show, key players VAST, The Exploration Company (Nyx), Alatyr, and Andromach showcased their solutions, from compact capsules to full-fledged orbital habitats.