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NASA Launches a $4.82 Billion Cosmic Network Expansion

NASA is set to expand its Near Space Network (NSN), awarding $4.82 billion in contracts to four companies to develop communication and navigation capabilities up to 1.2 million miles from Earth. Spanning from February 2025 through September 2029, with potential extension until 2034, the initiative aims to support missions like Artemis and improve direct-to-Earth communications. Find out how Intuitive Machines, Kongsberg Satellite Services, SSC Space, and Viasat are leading this cosmic enhancement!

Jan 6

NASA Launches a $4.82 Billion Cosmic Network Expansion

NASA's Near Space Network Soars with New Commercial Partnerships

NASA is teaming up with four commercial companies to supercharge its Near Space Network capabilities, in a move worth up to $4.82 billion. With heavyweights Intuitive Machines, Kongsberg Satellite Services, SSC Space U.S. Inc., and Viasat, Inc. onboard, the space giant aims to alleviate dependence on the Deep Space Network and ensure more reliable communications for cislunar missions. This expansion is set to revolutionize lunar exploration by offering dedicated communication capabilities for future missions.

Jan 3

NASA's Near Space Network Soars with New Commercial Partnerships