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NASA Awards Voyager Technologies 2028 Astronaut Mission to ISS

4/17/2026

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NASA has awarded Voyager Technologies its seventh private astronaut mission to International Space Station, VOYG-1, with a launch no earlier than 2028 from Florida.
The mission aims to boost commercial space operations and support NASA's deep-space goals.
Voyager will submit four crew members for approval and train with NASA and international partners.
NASA Administrator Jared Isaacman emphasized that private missions will foster a sustainable marketplace in low Earth orbit.

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NASA has awarded Voyager Technologies its seventh private astronaut mission to International Space Station, VOYG-1, with a launch no earlier than 2028 from Florida.
The mission aims to boost commercial space operations and support NASA's deep-space goals.
Voyager will submit four crew members for approval and train with NASA and international partners.
NASA Administrator Jared Isaacman emphasized that private missions will foster a sustainable marketplace in low Earth orbit.