NASA Funds Commercial Ka-Band Space Relay Development with $1 Billion in Contracts

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Published: 2026-11-06
Category: science
Source: SpaceNexus
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NASA has awarded contracts totaling up to $1.07 billion to Viasat, SES, and Astranis Space Technologies for the development of commercial Ka-band space relay capabilities. These awards aim to enhance future space communications and mission support, fostering innovation in space infrastructure.

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