Space
ESA Evaluates Future Orbital Station Concepts
ESA has commissioned two nine-month studies to evaluate the feasibility of building a European orbital station to succeed the International Space Station.
October 6, 2026, 12:23 AM·iXBT.com

ESA has commissioned two nine-month studies to evaluate the feasibility of building a European orbital station to succeed the International Space Station.

ESA has commissioned Airbus and OHB to conduct feasibility studies for a European-led space station, with development costs capped at €1 billion per three-year period.
