WTP Update
Stay informed as WTP Space leads a new era in Commercial LEO access. As an Independent Mission Operator (IMO), we are defining a new access structure for Commercial LEO Destinations (CLDs). Follow us on here and on Linked-In for mission updates, key announcements, and breakthroughs shaping the future of commercial human spaceflight. See below for more news and FAQ.
Latest Updates from WTP Space LLC
Company News and Announcements
Private Astronaut Mission Milestone
On June 25, 2025, WTP Space LLC officially completed the NASA proposal phase for our first private astronaut mission to the International Space Station. This milestone marks a pivotal advancement in our mission to serve multiple Commercial LEO Destinations (CLDs) and to broaden access to human spaceflight. The proposed mission is designed to advance the commercial LEO landscape by piloting the Independent Mission Operator (IMO) model, streamilne traditional PAM operations, and deliver both scientific and public engagement value, reinforcing WTP’s leadership in the next chapter of advancing commercial human space travel.
Will NASA look to broaden the commercial LEO landscape or will it go with a familiar PAM blueprint? (June 25, 2025)
New Partnerships
WTP Space LLC is proud to confirm new strategic partnerships with key service providers and leading companies in the human spaceflight sector, with multiple engagements and agreements drawn up during early summer 2025. An official announcement is forthcoming, but these collaborations are already accelerating our preparations for supporting upcoming private astronaut missions targeted for 2026+. Each service partnership brings a critical value that extends WTP mission capabilities and unlocks new pathways for future crews. (August 29, 2025)
LEO Access
"The demand for access to space—whether for research, media, sovereign missions, or commercial innovation—is growing exponentially. But without sufficient supply and the right delivery mechanisms, that demand remains untapped.
Sufficient supply means not just one station and one crew vehicle, but multiple crew vehicles and thriving Commercial LEO Destinations (CLDs) with reliable access, capacity, and differentiated capabilities. A healthy LEO economy depends on competition, redundancy, and choice.
The delivery mechanism is where Independent Mission Operators (IMOs) are essential. IMOs are both CLD-agnostic and launch vehicle agnostic by design — able to operate across multiple CLDs and launch vehicles rather than being tied to a single platform or launch vehicle. That flexibility unlocks broader access, creates real market optionality, and allows demand to flow where there's capacity. IMOs are the connective tissue that enables the entire ecosystem to scale.
We won’t meet the moment without strong CVs, strong CLDs, and strong IMOs. They are all critical to building the resilient, responsive, and inclusive space economy we all envision."
-Stephen A. Rosenbaum, WTP Space Founder-
Linkedin, July 2025
Private Astronaut Mission Milestone
On June 25, 2025, WTP Space LLC officially completed the NASA proposal phase for our first private astronaut mission to the International Space Station. This milestone marks a pivotal advancement in our mission to serve multiple Commercial LEO Destinations (CLDs) and to broaden access to human spaceflight. The proposed mission is designed to advance the commercial LEO landscape by piloting the Independent Mission Operator (IMO) model, streamilne traditional PAM operations, and deliver both scientific and public engagement value, reinforcing WTP’s leadership in the next chapter of advancing commercial human space travel.
Will NASA look to broaden the commercial LEO landscape or will it go with a familiar PAM blueprint? (June 25, 2025)
New Partnerships
WTP Space LLC is proud to confirm new strategic partnerships with key service providers and leading companies in the human spaceflight sector, with multiple engagements and agreements drawn up during early summer 2025. An official announcement is forthcoming, but these collaborations are already accelerating our preparations for supporting upcoming private astronaut missions targeted for 2026+. Each service partnership brings a critical value that extends WTP mission capabilities and unlocks new pathways for future crews. (August 29, 2025)
LEO Access
"The demand for access to space—whether for research, media, sovereign missions, or commercial innovation—is growing exponentially. But without sufficient supply and the right delivery mechanisms, that demand remains untapped.
Sufficient supply means not just one station and one crew vehicle, but multiple crew vehicles and thriving Commercial LEO Destinations (CLDs) with reliable access, capacity, and differentiated capabilities. A healthy LEO economy depends on competition, redundancy, and choice.
The delivery mechanism is where Independent Mission Operators (IMOs) are essential. IMOs are both CLD-agnostic and launch vehicle agnostic by design—able to operate across multiple CLDs and launch vehicles rather than being tied to a single platform or launch vehicle. That flexibility unlocks broader access, creates real market optionality, and allows demand to flow where there's capacity. IMOs are the connective tissue that enables the entire ecosystem to scale.
We won’t meet the moment without strong CVs, strong CLDs, and strong IMOs. They are all critical to building the resilient, responsive, and inclusive space economy we all envision."
-Stephen A. Rosenbaum, WTP Space Founder-
Linkedin, July 2025
