NASA Adds Two Terran Orbital Vehicles to Rapid IV Contract
NASA Adds Two Terran Orbital Vehicles to Rapid IV Contract
Nebula and Ambassador Micro Space Vehicle Platforms Join the On-Ramp III Contract
NASA’s has added two additional Terran Orbital spacecraft platforms to its long-standing multi-participant Rapid Spacecraft Acquisition IV (Rapid IV) Indefinite-Delivery/Indefinite-Quantity (IDIQ) contract.
“By offering a broader selection of space vehicle solutions, Terran Orbital empowers government agencies to efficiently execute their missions.”
Marc Bell, Terran Orbital
Terran Orbital has been an existing awardee under this contracting vehicle since 2020 through its Tyvak Nano-Satellite subsidiary, with two space vehicles already eligible for NASA task orders. The Rapid IV awards have a shared potential ceiling of $6 billion amongst all contractors selected.
The two additional types added to the contract are the Terran Orbital Nebula and Ambassador micro space vehicle platforms. They join the existing offerings of 6U Triumph and 12U Renegade CubeSats under the Rapid IV On-Ramp III contract. This comprehensive portfolio of flight-proven space vehicles empowers government agencies with a faster and more efficient path to execute their missions.
The Rapid IV program simplifies the acquisition process for US government agencies. This multi-award IDIQ contract allows for the issuance of Firm Fixed Price delivery orders to eligible participants, streamlining procurement of space vehicles and payload space for upcoming missions.
“By offering a broader selection of space vehicle solutions, Terran Orbital empowers government agencies to efficiently execute their missions,” said Marc Bell, Co-Founder, Chairman, and Chief Executive Officer at Terran Orbital. "This streamlined approach allows for faster space vehicle delivery, accelerating scientific discovery and national security advancements.”
Terran Orbital holds a long-standing partnership with NASA and other government agencies, delivering cost-effective and reliable access to space for global customers. We have a proven track record of delivering space vehicles across diverse sectors – from defense and intelligence to communications and imaging. This success includes pioneering the world’s first CubeSat to ESPA-class space vehicles, showcasing our expertise in handling larger platforms. Crucially, our space vehicles leverage a common, flight-proven design philosophy, ensuring the same level of reliability for NASA’s complex missions. Our experience extends beyond launch, with a proven track record of managing successful on-orbit operations for various missions.