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Illustration of TDRS-13, the final sat- ellite in NASA’s Tracking and Data Relay Satellite (TDRS) constellation, which has provided crucial connectivity for govern- ment users like the ISS and the U.S. De- partment of Defense for decades. NASA is transitioning to commercial alternatives to meet future data relay needs.

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The Space Relayers: NASA’s latest bet on the private sector is starting to take shape

NASA is just months away from closing off its data relay satellite fleet to new users in preparation for switching over to commercial alternatives.

by Jason Rainbow July 5, 2024July 1, 2024

Alpha FLTA0005 launch

Firefly Aerospace launches NASA-sponsored cubesats

by Jeff Foust July 4, 2024July 4, 2024

COSI

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SpaceX wins NASA contract to launch gamma-ray astronomy mission

by Jeff Foust July 3, 2024July 3, 2024

SpaceX Starship on the Moon

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NASA assessment suggests potential additional delays for Artemis 3 lunar lander

by Jeff Foust July 3, 2024July 3, 2024

The International Space Station, photographed in 2021. Credit: NASA

Save Freedom: We must stop the destruction of the International Space Station

by Rick Tumlinson July 2, 2024July 1, 2024

Dragon debris

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NASA and SpaceX studying ways to mitigate Dragon trunk debris

by Jeff Foust June 30, 2024July 1, 2024

Starliner approaching ISS on CFT

Starliner to remain on ISS for more thruster tests

by Jeff Foust June 28, 2024July 1, 2024

Policy & Politics

House spending bill cuts NASA science and education programs

by Jeff Foust June 27, 2024June 27, 2024

International Space Station (ISS)

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NASA awards SpaceX contract for space station deorbit vehicle

by Jeff Foust June 26, 2024June 26, 2024

Collins suit test

Collins Aerospace pulls back from NASA spacesuit contract

by Jeff Foust June 26, 2024June 26, 2024