Reports have it that NASA has narrowed the competition to demonstrate and build a resupply module for ISS to four companies. The NASA contract up for grabs is worth $175 million to the winner.
The four finalists, according to a report on SPACE.com, are Spacehab, Andrews Space, PlanetSpace, and Orbital Sciences. Orbital is most likely the best established of the four.
The competition is part of NASA's attempt to support small space oriented companies. By doing so, NASA hopes to develop innovative approaches, lower the cost of space operations, and, frankly, broaden its own support base.
NASA will likely officially announce the finalists on or before February 7.
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