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NASA Announces Ka-Band Satellite Relay Awards for Space Communications

NASA Announces Ka-Band Satellite Relay Awards for Space Communications

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NASA selected three companies to develop Ka-band space relay capability concepts compatible with current missions, aiming to keep existing spacecraft in service without requiring changes to their onboard systems. The agency intends to acquire end-to-end solutions covering space, ground, launch, operations, and integration.

NASA selected three companies on Wednesday to perform work to develop Ka-band space relay capability concepts that are compatible with current missions in space, ensuring service continuity for existing spacecraft without requiring modifications to their onboard systems. Through this work, NASA will aim to acquire end-to-end solutions that include space, ground, launch, operations, and integration […]

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