Examining the findings of the Beyond Earth Institute’s 2025 Commercial Space Stations Working Group report, which evaluates whether NASA’s multi-phase CLD strategy can successfully sustain a continuous American presence in low Earth orbit while enabling a commercially viable space economy. Online at 13:00-14:00 EDT | 17:00-18:00 UTC | 07:00-08:00 HST

In addition, the discussion will address recent updates to NASA’s CLD approach, including the proposed shift toward a government-owned core module and a hybrid development model, and consider how these changes may reshape industry expectations, regulatory frameworks, and the long-term structure of the commercial LEO ecosystem. Drawing on insights from industry leaders, policymakers, and technical experts, the panel will explore the legal, regulatory, and operational constraints shaping this transition, as well as the strategic implications for U.S. leadership in an increasingly competitive orbital environment.