NASA Extends SpaceX Contract for Crewed Space Station Missions
Published by: Mark Carreau
Date: September 18, 2026
NASA has awarded SpaceX a $946 million contract extension for additional missions under its Commercial Crew Transportation Capability (CCtCap) program. This extension includes three more missions to the International Space Station (ISS), which are slated to continue through 2030.
The new missions will support ongoing research activities aboard the ISS as NASA plans for the station’s eventual retirement.
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Author Bio
Mark Carreau has over 25 years of experience in aerospace journalism, based in Houston. He is recognized for enhancing public understanding of America’s space program and has received accolades for his contributions.
