The Journal of Space Commerce

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Venture-Class Launch Services Update: NASA

Announces New Task Orders Under VADR Contract

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Tom Patton
Dec 19, 2023
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Building on NASA’s previous procurement efforts to foster development of a growing U.S. commercial launch market, NASA's VADR (Venture-Class Acquisition of Dedicated and Rideshare) launch services contract provides FAA-licensed commercial launch services for payloads that can tolerate higher risk. By using a lower level of mission assurance, and commerc…

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