The Journal of Space Commerce

The Journal of Space Commerce

NASA Awards Near Space Network Services Contract to Viasat

One of Four Companies Supporting NASA With Future Mission Connectivity

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Tom Patton
Jan 24, 2025
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NASA has selected Viasat to support the agency’s direct-to-Earth (DTE) capabilities via the Near Space Network (NSN) Services contract, part of a five-year multi-award indefinite delivery, indefinite quantity (IDIQ) contract program with an option to extend five years at a total cumulative value of $4.82 billion. Viasat is one of four commercial compani…

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