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NASA Awards Launch Service Task Order for Aspera's Galaxy Mission

Rocket Lab Wins VADR Launch Services Contract

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Tom Patton
May 20, 2025
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NASA has selected Rocket Lab USA of Long Beach, California, to launch the agency's Aspera mission, a SmallSat to study galaxy formation and evolution, providing new insights into how the universe works.

The selection is part of NASA's Venture-Class Acquisition of Dedicated and Rideshare (VADR) launch services contract. This contract allows the agency to …

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