NASA finalizes strategy for human presence in space

NASA finalizes strategy for human presence in space

Agency emphasizes importance of keeping Americans in space

A rendering shows a Voyager spacecraft. Voyager is working on one of the space stations that could replace the International Space Station, which is expected to be retired in 2030. (Voyager Space)

Jeffrey Manber, president of international and space stations at Voyager Space, praised NASA's commitment to researching how to sustain a human presence in space. (Associated Press)

A rendering shows a Voyager Space spacecraft floating in orbit above the Earth. (Voyager Space)

A rendering shows a Voyager Space spacecraft at a distance, passing in front of the moon. (Voyager Space)