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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

Viasat to supply satellite terminals for Spain’s maritime surveillance aircraft

by Sandra Erwin June 27, 2024June 27, 2024

Northrop Grumman delivers Arctic broadband satellites ahead of scheduled July launch

by Sandra Erwin June 21, 2024June 21, 2024

Space Force taps four firms for laser network project

by Sandra Erwin June 17, 2024June 17, 2024

Viasat seeking LEO capacity for all mobile broadband services

by Jason Rainbow May 22, 2024May 22, 2024

Viasat taps OneWeb to provide multi-orbit maritime broadband

by Jason Rainbow May 20, 2024May 20, 2024

Banding together for direct-to-smartphone satellite services

by Jason Rainbow April 11, 2024April 11, 2024

Satellite firms cautiously optimistic as DoD boosts funding to integrate commercial satcom

by Sandra Erwin March 28, 2024March 28, 2024

Startical orders test satellites for air traffic surveillance and comms constellation

by Jason Rainbow March 18, 2024March 18, 2024

Viasat links up with Northrop Grumman for Air Force communications experiment

by Sandra Erwin February 29, 2024February 29, 2024