NASA Successfully Tests Versatile Spacecraft Communication System

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Published: 2026-06-06
Category: science
Source: ScienceDaily
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NASA's Polylingual Experimental Terminal (PExT) has demonstrated the ability for spacecraft to communicate across diverse government and commercial satellite networks. This represents a significant leap from current single-network systems, promising a more adaptable and robust communication infrastructure for future space endeavors. The project is now expanding to include direct communication with Earth via a global ground station network.

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