TOKYO -- With the International Space Station headed toward retirement in 2030, Japanese companies have started drawing up proposals for business opportunities in low-Earth orbit.
With ISS headed toward 2030 retirement, private players ponder next steps
U.S. space startup Sierra Space is developing a small shuttle that would link to commercial space stations. (Photo courtesy of Sierra Space)
TOKYO -- With the International Space Station headed toward retirement in 2030, Japanese companies have started drawing up proposals for business opportunities in low-Earth orbit.