# NASA awards three Ka-band relay concepts, no launch yet

- By: Logon News Newsroom
- 2026-11-04T18:20:00.000Z

## Excerpt

On November 4, 2026 NASA hired Astranis, Global Enterprise Solutions and Viasat to design Ka-band relay concepts that work with spacecraft already in orbit, without changing their onboard gear. The first period runs to May 3, 2027. Ceilings with every option are $264.3 million, $340.4 million and $460.9 million, not money already committed.

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