ViaSat, Intuitive Machines selections for NASA project previously reported

Previously, on December 20, 2024, NASA announced that it had selected multiple companies to expand the agency’s Near Space Network’s commercial direct-to-Earth capabilities services. “The work will be awarded under new Near Space Network services contracts that are firm-fixed-price, indefinite-delivery/indefinite-quantity contracts. Project timelines span from February 2025 to September 2029, with an additional five-year option period that could extend a contract through Sept. 30, 2034. The cumulative maximum value of all Near Space Network Services contracts is $4.82B,” NASA stated at that time. Intuitive Machines (LUNR) will receive two task order awards on its contract for Subcategory 1.2 GEO to Cislunar Direct to Earth Services and Subcategory 1.3 xCislunar DTE Services to support NASA’s Lunar Exploration Ground Segment and Viasat (VSAT) will be awarded a task order on its contract for Subcategory 1.1 to support science missions in low Earth orbit, NASA stated.