ESA to Procure ISS Cargo Service to Meet Common Cost Obligations

ESA to Procure ISS Cargo Service to Meet Common Cost Obligations

Credit: The Exploration Company The European Space Agency (ESA) has issued a call for proposals outlining its intention to purchase commercial cargo transportation services to the International Space Station (ISS). The mission, which must be completed by the fourth quarter of 2028, is intended to meet the agency’s obligations under the ISS Common System Operations Costs (CSOC) framework from 2026 until the station’s decommissioning. Under the CS…