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NASA Announces Ka‑Band Satellite Relay Awards for Space Communications

NASA selected three firms to develop Ka‑band relay concepts that can support existing spacecraft without onboard modifications.

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NASA announced on Wednesday that it has chosen three companies to work on developing Ka‑band space relay capability concepts. The selected projects are designed to be compatible with current missions, allowing service continuity for existing spacecraft without requiring any changes to their onboard systems.

Through this effort, NASA aims to obtain end‑to‑end solutions that encompass the space segment, ground infrastructure, launch services, operational support and system integration. The agency intends the work to strengthen communications capability for its fleet while leveraging the expertise of the chosen firms in Ka‑band technology.

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