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NASA Selects Astranis for NEXUS Ka-Band Relay Satellite Initiative

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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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