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Astranis wins NASA NEXUS Ka-band relay contract worth up to $264.3 million

NASA selected Astranis to mature a commercial Ka-band relay capability designed to support legacy spacecraft that cannot modify their onboard communications systems. The contract has a maximum potential value of $264.3 million and includes an initial concept-development phase with options extending through 2029. The service is intended to support continuity as NASA retires its TDRS fleet.

Why it matters

This is a significant government customer win for Astranis and an opportunity to extend its high-orbit satellite manufacturing capabilities into relay infrastructure. The award ceiling includes future phases and should not be treated as immediately obligated revenue.

The numbers

Money

Maximum contract value
$264.3M

Astranis' contract has a maximum potential value of $264.3 million.

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Specs & figures

Initial phase start
2,026 yr

The initial phase runs from November 4, 2026.

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Minimum service support
15 yr

NASA's objective is to acquire relay services capable of supporting existing missions for at least 15 years.

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Coverage

1 report

  1. Astranis ·

    NASA Selects Astranis for NEXUS Ka-Band Relay Satellite Initiative

    Astranis announced that NASA selected it for the first phase of the NEXUS programme to develop a commercial Ka-band relay capability for existing spacecraft. The firm-fixed-price contract has a maximum potential value of $264.3 million, including future phases. The initial period runs from November 4, 2026, through May 3, 2027.

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